Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A five-light window designed in the early 20th century and when installed was dedicated as a memorial to those killed in first world war. An incised dedicatory memorial tablet is set into the outside east wall beneath the window.
Of the five-lights, the centre light shows the crucifixion, and surrounding it are angels and many saints, including depictions of St George, The Blessed Virgin Mary, St John, and St Alban. At the bottom of the lights are symbols relating to the crucifixion.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Peters Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Irthlingborough
Country
Postcode
NN9 5SG
OS map ref
SP 94788 70645
Other Details
East end of the chancel

Irthlingborough - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Tablet: +/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF IRTHLINGBOROUGH/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED/ 25TH NOVEMBER 1920/ R.I.P.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St. Peter's Church PCC
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
I
What is the listing reference?
1040366
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c800mm
How wide is the component?
c600mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
C. E. Kempe & Co. Ltd
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
25 November 1920
Who was present?
Clergy, Parishioners
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
185704
Image
Irthlingborough east window tablet detail
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Irthlingborough east window tablet detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
05/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3616
Media Image Width
3607
Media ID
185705
Image
St. Peter's Church, Irthlingborough east window and tablet
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
St. Peter's Church, Irthlingborough east window and tablet
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
05/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
5568
Media Image Width
3712
Media ID
185706
Image
St. Peter's Church east window and tablet
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
St. Peter's Church east window and tablet
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
05/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
5477
Media Image Width
3430