Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained Glass window
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Philip & St James Church
Street
Main Street
Town
Witton-le-Wear
District
Wear Valley
County
Durham
Country
England
Postcode
DL14 0AY
OS map ref
NZ 14791 31287
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Witton-le-Wear WW1 Thanks for Peace Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
[not known]
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Stobart of Witton Tower.
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
“As a thank offering for the blessing of peace, Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Stobart, of Witton Tower, have completed the series of stained glass windows in the chancel of Witton-le-Wear Parish Church by presenting one of three lights depicting the Transfiguration”
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1919
References
References
Darlington & Stockton Times 14/6/1919 gives report quoted in Note 1 above
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=10686