Dedication regarding the stained glass chancel window
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Measurements
410 x 325 mm
Collection
Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire
NT 282474
Summary
Dedication regarding the stained glass chancel window as follows: The East window was given by Charles, sometimes Bishop Suffragan of Derby, as a parting gift on the handing over the hall to the care of the National Trust. It was designed by Gerald E R Smith and dedicated to the Bishop of Chester, July 29 1938. The centre light shows Our Lord on the Tree of Life with the ancient emblem of the Sacrifice (the Pelican) on the top. The three saints depicted are all connected with the Old Kingdom of Mercia. On the left is S Chad first Bishop of Lichfield which diocese once included the counties of Derby and Chester in which Bishop Abraham worked. Below are the Arms of the Diocese of Lichfield. On the right S Werburgh, also of the Diocese of Lichfield. Her life was passed at Repton & Hanbury and after her death her body was carried to Chester to save it from the Danes. Below are the Arms of the Chester Diocese. In the centre is S Alkmund, a young Northumbrian Prince, who was slain at Lilleshall. Near this hall is a piece of ground called in anciend deeds 'S Alkmund's Low' and it is believed the body of the Saint rested here on its way to burial at Derby. Below are the Arms of the Diocese of Southwell. The Coats of Arms in the outer lights commemorate the association of the Donor's family with Moreton Old Hall. Left light, the Arms of Moreton & Pepperrell. Right light, the Arms of Palmer, of Wanlip & Abraham.