Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained Glass Window with glazed panels on either side which have more information on the window.
1. CADZOW PARISH CHURCH/WAR MEMORIAL/WINDOW/The theme of the window/is based on the Beatitudes./The Lord, seated on the rainbow, has right hand raised in/benediction, symbolises the/Pure in Heart. His left hand/holds the book of judgement/open at Alpha & Omega./At his feet on the left side is/the Pelican, symbolic of sacrifice,/and on the right the Phoenix,/symbolic of resurrection./The Crusader represents the/Peacemakers. On his surcoat are/the arms of the Hamilton family,/and the oaks of Cadzow are/suggested in the oak leaves of/the border.
2. At the Crusader's feet the/Pascal Lamb symbolises the/Week. They that Mourn are/represented by Mary with the/Holy Child; at her feet lies the/Crown of Reward. Above and/below the names of the fallen are/the devices of the Navy, Army,/& Air Force, and that of the/town of Hamilton. Beneath the window the roll of honour/lies encased in Cadzow oak.//
This window was designed and/executed by Douglas Hamilton of/Glasgow, and was unveiled by the/Rt. Hon. Tom Fraser M.P. , on the/30th October 1949./Rev T.F. Harkness Graham B.D./minister of the parish, officiated/at that service of dedication
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Cadzow Parish Church
Street
Woodside Walk
Town
Hamilton
District
Hamilton
County
Lanarkshire
Country
Scotland
Postcode
ML3 7HY
OS map ref
NS 72323 55033
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Scotland

Cadzow Parish Church WW2 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
BLESSED ARE / THEY THAT / MOURN / { (6 NAMES) } { (6 NAMES) } / TO THE GLORY / OF GOD REMEMBERING / THE SACRIFICE OF 1939-1945 / (3 NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
15
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
15
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, initial, surname, regiment or service
How is this information ordered?
Listed alphabetically by surname
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
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Panelling
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Paper
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
290177
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
D Hamilton
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
D Hamilton
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
30 October 1949
Who was present?
Rt Hon Tom Fraser MP
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
30 October 1949
Who was present?
Revd T F Harkness Graham BD, Minister of the Parish
References
References
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=5334&mforum=warmemscot
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
204915
Cadzow - WW2 part of window, names
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Cadzow - WW2 part of window, names
Copyright Statement
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Who is it credited to?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Date Taken
2/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1507
Media Image Width
1131
Media ID
204916
Cadzow - WW2 upper section of window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Cadzow - WW2 upper section of window
Copyright Statement
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Who is it credited to?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Date Taken
2/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2936
Media Image Width
2220
Media ID
204917
Cadzow - WW2 lower section of window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Cadzow - WW2 lower section of window
Copyright Statement
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Who is it credited to?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Date Taken
2/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2148
Media Image Width
1952
Media ID
204918
Cadzow Parish Church - names
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Cadzow Parish Church - names
Copyright Statement
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Who is it credited to?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
Date Taken
02/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Richardson MCIOB
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1450
Media Image Width
1569