Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A single light stained glass window with an incised brass plaque affixed to the window ledge below.
The window depicts the crucifixion with a golden chalice at top centre and a swan on a crown, bottom centre.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Helens Church
Street
Swallow Road
Town
Swinhope
District
West Lindsey
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Postcode
LN8 6HT
OS map ref
TF 21559 96241
Other Details
East window of the Chancel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant G H Alington Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE HUGH ALINGTON/ 68TH LIGHT INFANTRY WHO DIED AT MALTA ON THE 9TH JUNE 1852 AGED 25 BELOVED RESPECTED AND/ DEEPLY LAMENTED THIS WINDOW IS ERECTED BY HIS DEVOTED MOTHER MARY ALINGTON
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Non-Combat Deaths
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, forenames, regiment, date of death, age at death, place of death, relationships
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c2200mm
How wide is the component?
c1000mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c150mm
How wide is the component?
c1000mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
George Hugh Alington stained glass window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
George Hugh Alington stained glass window
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
05/08/2026
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
2748
Media Image Width
2062
George Hugh Alington plaque detail
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
George Hugh Alington plaque detail
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
05/08/2026
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
2382
Media Image Width
5519
George Hugh Alington stained glass window in context
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
George Hugh Alington stained glass window in context
Copyright Statement
©2026 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
05/08/2026
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
5525
Media Image Width
3683