Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single lancet window depicting Christ wearing the crown of thorns standing with a finger pointing. Below Him in Gothic script is the text “I am the light of the world”. The dedication is carried at the foot of the window in Gothic script.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Catherine's Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Crook
District
Wear Valley
County
Durham
Country
England
Postcode
DL15 8QE
OS map ref
NZ 16481 35444
Other Details
South wall
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Philip Best Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of/William James Best, died 14th Oct 1918 and/his son Philip, killed in France 23rd April 1917.
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forename, date of death, place of death, relationships
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS ATKINSON BROS
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
8 Apr 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Durham
References
References
Auckland and County Chronicle 21/4/1921 reports dedication
CWGC Entry-http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/740768/BEST, PHILIP
http://www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=6789