Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two-light stained glass window, depicting Christ blessing an armoured knight knelt at his feet, watched over by winged angel. Above the scene, the first two lines of the inscription are on depictions of a ribbon-scroll. The remainder of the dedicatory inscription, and casualties' names, are at the foot of the window. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Refs/links added re Grade II Listing/WMO etc. JK 25/3/2026 Added extra image. JH 4/8/25. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Mary's Church Street High Street Town Luddenden District Calderdale County West Yorkshire Country England Postcode HX2 6PX OS map ref SE 04136 26224 Other Details The window is in the South wall of the Chancel If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England St Marys Church, Luddenden (Window) Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND/ I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE./ TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ MEN FROM THIS CHURCH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names) War How many names are listed in total? 19 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? 19 What information is listed for those commemorated? Forenames, surname How is this information ordered? Alphabetically by surname, in four columns Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Church of England. What is the memorial's maintenance history? 1/10/1985: St Mary's Church was Grade II Listed (List Entry number 1134509). 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 Dimensions How high is the component? 7050mm How wide is the component? 1015mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? II What is the listing reference? 1134509 War Memorials Online Reference number 306456 History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Additional Notes Additional general notes on the memorial HEBDEN BRIDGE TIMES 21 JULY 1922 Supervisor comments HALIFAX WEEKLY GUARDIAN 22 JUL 1922 Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial MESSRS HEATON, BUTLER & BAYNE What role did they have in the making? Artist Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 16th July 1922 Who was present? Bishop of Wakefield Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 16th July 1922 Who was present? Major R H Barker M.P. References References Hornshaw and Fowler, Calderdale War Dead, published privately in 1995, their memorial 719 Halifax Evening Courier - Monday 17 July 1922 (page 2) printed a lengthy report of the unveiling: 'Luddenden Memorial Dedication of Church Window. The Lord Bishop of Wakefield (the Rt. Rev. Geo. R. Eden) preached at Luddenden Church on Sunday, dedicating at the afternoon service the fine stained window representing “Christ and the soldier,” placed in the chancel, in appreciation of 19 young men who sacrificed themselves in the war. The window preserves their names in perpetuity for the benefit of future generations. Taking a part in the service besides the Bishop and the vicar, was Major R. H. Barker, M.P., of Todmorden, who was in uniform. A little duty appropriately allotted to him was the withdrawal of the Union Jack that veiled window, and that the Bishop subsequently dedicated “to the glory of God and in memory of his servants who passed out of our sight along the path of duty.” For a moment after the unveiling the large congregation were invited to stand in silent remembrance. This was ultimately broken by the sounding of "The last post," by a bugler. Amongst other hymns sung were the old favourites, "O God, our help," and "For all the saints,” a solemn funeral march from the organ being the closing item of an impressive occasion. THE BUOYANCY OF SACRIFICE. After preaching from the words “In my Father's house are many mansions,” the Bishop referred to "this touching memorial to some of the men of Midgley and Luddenden the church had erected," one of the thousands...' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003295/19220717/016/0002 Historic England's record of the Grade II listing of St Mary's Church: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1134509?section=official-list-entry War Memorials Online: https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/306456/ Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 61832 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? St Mary's Church WW1- 2019 after repairs Copyright Statement Copyright Stephen Craven Who is it credited to? Stephen Craven Date Taken 2019 Who took or provided this image? Stephen Craven What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 67887 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 2623.jpg Media Image Height 1024 Media Image Width 768 Media ID 198500 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? St Mary's church window, 2011. Copyright Statement John Hendry Who is it credited to? John Hendry Date Taken June 2011 Who took or provided this image? John Hendry What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 810 Media Image Width 1080
Media ID 61832 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? St Mary's Church WW1- 2019 after repairs Copyright Statement Copyright Stephen Craven Who is it credited to? Stephen Craven Date Taken 2019 Who took or provided this image? Stephen Craven What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 67887 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 2623.jpg Media Image Height 1024 Media Image Width 768
Media ID 198500 Image Priority 2 What is the image's caption? St Mary's church window, 2011. Copyright Statement John Hendry Who is it credited to? John Hendry Date Taken June 2011 Who took or provided this image? John Hendry What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Image Height 810 Media Image Width 1080