Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Teesdale
Town
Romaldkirk
County
Durham
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
10376

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Current location

South side of chancel near the altar
St Romald's Church
Romaldkirk
Teesdale
Durham
DL12 9EB
England

OS Grid Ref: NY 99524 22126
Denomination: Church of England

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Previous locations
  • St John the Divine
    Vassall Road
    Kennington
    Lambeth
    Greater London
    SW9 6JA
    England

    OS Grid Ref: TQ 31616 77101
    Denomination: Church of England
  • ST JOHN THE DIVINE
    Camberwell
    Teesdale
    Durham
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Undefined
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Description
Two stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes, set within a stone frame. Biblical quotes and the dedication are set out near the bottom of the windows: to9 the left of these is the family crest. Between the two windows at top is a small third window with the badge of the North Lancashire regiment in stained glass.
Inscription
Left-hand window: Nevertheless he would/ not drink thereof but Right-hand window: poured it out unto the Lord/ II Sam. 23:16 Left-hand window: To the Glory of God/ and to the memory of Right-hand window: Alexander Ayre SMITH/ killed in France Nov. 1916
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Smith, Alexander Ayre
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname, country and month/year of death
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Reference

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