Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A very elaborate single light window having three separate scenes with relevant inscriptions. A plain panel has the silhouette of a VC medal and the manner of death.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Nicholas' Church
Street
Church Road
Town
Studland
District
County
Country
Postcode
BH19 3AT
OS map ref
SZ 03650 82510
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

W G H Bankes Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Upper:- I am the resurrection and the life //

Middle:- Jesus saith unto her, thy / brother shall rise again // he that believeth in me, though / he were dead, yet shall he live//

Lower:- Affectionately / dedicated by his / Brothers and Sisters, // to the memory of / William George/ Hawtrey Banks. //

In bottom border:- He died at Lucknow from / the effects of severe wounds / received in Action / April 6th Mdccclviii // [1858]
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
relationships, forenames, surname, decoration, place of death, manner of death, date of death,
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
relationships, forenames, surname, decoration, place of death, manner of death, date of death,
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
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
CORNET W G H BANKES VC (7TH HUSSARS, LUCKNOW, 19 MARCH 1858)
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
26370
Image
Window inscription
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window inscription
Who is it credited to?
Penny Woollard
Date Taken
14 September 2017
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
29795
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
26491_cpenny_woollard_2017_09_14.jpg
Media Image Height
1836
Media Image Width
3264