Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Four-light stained glass window in perpendicular style. The main section of the lights depict (from left to right) scenes from local industry (agriculture and quarrying of Ham stone); Christ carrying the cross; Christ risen; scenes from local industry and life (glove-making and "work in the home" - represented by an image of laundry day). Beneath those images, the lower panels comprise the badges of the Royal Navy, the Army, the Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy, along with the memorial inscription. 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 Lane, off East Stoke Road Town Stoke Sub Hamdon District South Somerset County Somerset Country England Postcode TA14 6UF OS map ref ST 48392 17281 Other Details East window of the Church If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Stoke-sub-Hamdon Memorial Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? First light: 1914 + 1918 Second light: Greater love hath Third light: no man than this Fourth light: 1939 + 1945 War How many names are listed in total? 0 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? 0 What information is listed for those commemorated? None Please include any additional information here The parish casualties are named on the triptych WMR 30814 How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? Second World War (1939-1945) Is the total an exact count? Yes Of the names listed, how many served and returned? 0 Of the names listed, how many died? 0 What information is listed for those commemorated? None Please include any additional information here The parish casualties are named on the triptych WMR 30814 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No What is the memorial's maintenance history? The Church has been Grade 1 listed since 19/4/1961. Components Component 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? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? I What is the listing reference? 1260420 Please include any additional listing information here Listing records this war memorial window as being by Bell. History Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial Clayton and Bell What role did they have in the making? Glazier References References War Memorials Online ref WMO 238592 Historic England ref 1260420 Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 11/12/1957 (page 48): detailed description of the war memorial window, the design of which was described as being probably "well nigh unique" in depicting scenes of local industry and domestic life. Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 31877 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Mark Newton 19 October 2016 Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Newton 19 October 2016 Who is it credited to? Mark Newton 19 October 2016 Who took or provided this image? Mark Newton 19 October 2016 What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 36015 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 25136_mark_newton_19_october_2016.jpeg Media Image Height 1280 Media Image Width 850
Media ID 31877 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? Mark Newton 19 October 2016 Copyright Statement Copyright Mark Newton 19 October 2016 Who is it credited to? Mark Newton 19 October 2016 Who took or provided this image? Mark Newton 19 October 2016 What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 36015 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 25136_mark_newton_19_october_2016.jpeg Media Image Height 1280 Media Image Width 850