Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Four-light window with dedicatory bronze plaque. First light depicts two china-clay mining scenes above a potter's studio. Second and third lights depict the last supper above Agnus Dei and Peacock. The last window depicts two scenes of farming above a kitchen scene with housewife. Towards the bottom of the outer two lights are the badge of the Royal Navy, the arms of the Duchy of Cornwall, the badge of the Royal Air Force and the emblem of the Red Cross. The tracery included ornamentation of a fish, crucifixion and pelican. The plaque is nearby and carries the engraved names and commemoration.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Stephen-in-Brannel Parish Church
Street
Fore Street
Town
Saint Stephen
District
County
Country
Postcode
PL26 7NN
OS map ref
SW 94492 53319
Other Details
Chancel east
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

St Stephen-in-Brannel - WW2 Window and Tablet Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Tablet - THE EAST WINDOW WAS GIVEN BY PARISHIONERS AND/ WELL-WISHERS IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ names/ REQUIESCANT IN PACE/ AND AS A THANKSGIVING FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF OUR MEN AND/ WOMEN WHO SERVED
War
How many names are listed in total?
36
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
36
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, Initials
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetical by surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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?
No
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?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
George Cooper-Abbs
What role did they have in the making?
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
J Whippell
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
1947
References
References
Cornish Family History Society, https://www.cornwallfhs.com/cornwallswarhistory/maps/war-memorials-2/st-stephen-in-brannel-parish-church/, accessed 13th July 2023
A Cornish Journey, https://acornishjourney.uk/the-churches/st-stephen-in-brannel/#jp-carousel-3658, accessed 13th July 2023
Cornish Stained Glass, https://www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk/mgsdb/window.xhtml?churchid=258&locid=17, accessed 13th July 2023
https://www.ststephen-in-brannelparishchurch.org/history-heritage
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
162641
Image
Lower Left Window - Detail
What is the image's caption?
Lower Left Window - Detail
Who is it credited to?
A Cornish Journey
Who took or provided this image?
A Cornish Journey
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
720
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
162642
Image
Tablet
What is the image's caption?
Tablet
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Family History Society
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Family History Society
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
436
Media Image Width
600
Media ID
162643
Image
Tracery Detail
What is the image's caption?
Tracery Detail
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
533
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
162644
Image
Window - Upper Scenes
What is the image's caption?
Window - Upper Scenes
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
623
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
162645
Image
Window - Lower Scenes
What is the image's caption?
Window - Lower Scenes
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
162646
Image
Lower Left Centre Window - Detail
What is the image's caption?
Lower Left Centre Window - Detail
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
800
Media Image Width
439
Media ID
162647
Image
Lower Right Centre Window - Detail
What is the image's caption?
Lower Right Centre Window - Detail
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
800
Media Image Width
457
Media ID
162648
Image
Lower Right Window - Detail
What is the image's caption?
Lower Right Window - Detail
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
800
Media Image Width
601