Memorial
St Marys RC Parishioners - WW1
Current Location
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Hexham, Tynedale, Northumberland, HE46 2EB, England
OS Grid Reference
NY 93382 63869
Denomination
Roman Catholic
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- Type of Memorial
- Church Fabric / Fitting: Altar or altar part
- WMR Reference Number
- 34127
- Description
- Altar to the Sacred Heart, of white stone, decorated with blue and gilt. There is a cross beneath a traceried canopy at centre back. Below the cross is the word “Sanctus”. On each side there is a panel containing a kneeling angel in half relief, each facing towards the cross with gold halo against a blue background. A pillar rises at both outer sides, surmounted by an angel facing inwards. It is accompanied by a plaque with a plain polished alabaster surround. The brass plaque is rectangular with a domed top, set on a rectangular pattress. At centre top is a crucifix. The plaque has a patterned border, and (bottom) bears the prayer. The names are listed in two columns. The lettering is in Roman capitals, apart from the blessing which is in Gothic capitals.
- Inscription
- THE ADJOINING ALTAR HAS BEEN ERECTED/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS/ OF THE CONGREGATION OF THIS CHURCH WHO/ DIED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 35
- Died
- 35
- Information shown
- surname, forename, decorations and rank in 1 case
- Order of names
- surname
- Maker(s)
William Cresswell of Hexham
- Sponsor Type
- public
- Sponsored By
- St.Marys congregation, money raised by public subscription
Ceremonies
Dedicated
23rd January 1920
Bishop of Hexham & Newcastle (Dr Collins)
Components
- Frame
Made from: Alabaster
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Height: 680MM
Width: 450MM
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good
- Altar
Height: 3100MM
Width: 2170MM
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- WMSH51.15
- Hexham Courant 21/12/1918 reports proposal to erect the altar; 10/1/1920 gives details of forthcoming dedication, with a description; 24/1/1920 gives a press report of the unveiling ceremony.
- Wearside Catholic News 28/12/1919 reports proposals; 17/1/1920 reports erection of altar; 24/1/1920 reports unveiling.
- Alan Grint has researched the names on the Hexham memorials in his book The Faith and Fire Within, 2006, Ergo Press ISBN 0955275814