Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three-light stained glass window with figure of St. George killing the dragon in the centre light with royal crest above him. Dedicatory inscription at the base. Names of fallen on flower diaper in left and right hand lights. Shields of Cornwall (left) and Truro (right) at the top of each light.
Names of the seven fallen men are on small panes in the left and right-hand lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Uny Church
Street
Church Road
Town
Lelant
District
Penwith
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Postcode
TR26 3DY
OS map ref
SW 54823 37731
Other Details
In the South aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Uny Church, Lelant - WW1 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Base of lights - In thanks to God and in memory of the Lelant men who/ gave their lives in The Great War 1914-1918 RIP
War
How many names are listed in total?
7
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?
7
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, Forename
How is this information ordered?
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
216816
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Parishioners subscription
Memorial Cost
What were the construction costs?
£101 19s 2d
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
7th April 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Truro (Dr Gary Warman)
References
References
Cornish Stained Glass, https://www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk/mgsdb/window.xhtml?churchid=106&locid=131, accessed 13th July 2023
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
162690
Window
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Cornish Stained Glass
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
800
Media Image Width
601
Text portion of a stained glass window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
St Uny Church, Lelant - WW1 Window - inscription
Copyright Statement
Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
02/06/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2437
Media Image Width
3250
Three light stained glass window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
St Uny Church, Lelant - WW1 Window
Copyright Statement
Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
02/06/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
4000
Media Image Width
3001