Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window with dedicatory walled mounted stone tablet placed below. Figures depicted on each light.
Left hand panel depicts soldier in medieval battle dress with shield on his back, shield has county crest on it. Soldier is shown kneeling before an altar with an unsheathed sword. /
Right hand panel depicts same soldier kneeling before figure of Christ. Christ is holding a crown. Figures of angels in background. /
Incised inscription on tablet in red lettering.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added reference - CS.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Mary the Virgin Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Shawbury
District
North Shropshire
County
Shropshire
Country
England
Postcode
SY4 4NH
OS map ref
SJ 55914 21174
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Shawbury - WW1 and Boer War Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window: BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE //
Tablet: TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY OF GOD THIS WINDOW AND TABLET / WERE HERE PLACED BY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS IN THANKSGIVING / FOR THE SAFE RETURN HOME OF MANY FROM SHAWBURY PARISH / WHO OFFERED THEMSELVES IN THE COUNTRY'S SERVICE AND IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE HERE NAMED WHO LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. / (12 NAMES) / ALSO OF / (1 NAME) / (Boer War)
War
How many names are listed in total?
12
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?
12
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, title, forename, initial, surname, honours, regiment, date of death, age at death
How is this information ordered?
Rank, each group listed alphabetically by surname
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
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?
Rank, forename, initial, surname, regiment, date of death, age at death
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forename, initial, surname, regiment, date of death, age at death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Parochial Church Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Relatives and friends of the Fallen.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
December 1921
Who was present?
Revd A Parker
References
References
Source: Media Library Published: N/A Shrewsbury
Anonymous, 'Shawbury War Memorial', Shrewsbury Chronicle, 16 December 1921, p. 3, cl. 6.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
156869
Shawbury - Two-light stained glass window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Shawbury - Two-light stained glass window
Copyright Statement
Jasmine Allen
Who is it credited to?
Jasmine Allen
Date Taken
01/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Jasmine Allen
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1080
Media Image Width
1440
Media ID
171258
Shawbury - Window and tablet, WW1 and Boer War
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Shawbury - Window and tablet, WW1 and Boer War
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1741
Media Image Width
1169
Media ID
171259
Shawbury - WW1 and Boer War tablet
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Shawbury - WW1 and Boer War tablet
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1141
Media Image Width
1765
Document(s)
Memorial Document
13815.pdf (236.53 KB)
What is the document's caption?
Names list
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
What content type is this document?
Names evidence
Reference
15414
Is this document evidence of inscribed names?
On