Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Two light window depicting Saints Stephen and Leonard, the arms of the Brooke family of Sarawak, the emblem of the diocese of Borneo and many emblems associated with Sarawak. Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Leonards Church Town Sheepstor District West Devon County Devon Country England Postcode PL20 6PF OS map ref SX 56008 67643 Other Details In the south aisle If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Sarawak Dead Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? SANCTUS STEPHANUS/ SANCTUS LEONARDUS/TO THE MEMORY OF ALL THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR SARAWAK DURING THE WAR OF 1941 - 1945. THESE WERE HIS SERVANTS IN HIS STEPS THEY TROD FOLLOWING THROUGH DEATH THE MARTYRED SON OF GOD. War 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 Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No 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? 2000mm How wide is the component? 1000mm Listing Information Does it have listed status? No History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Additional Notes Supervisor comments The church had a particular connection to the Brooke family, the “White Rajahs”; who ruled Sarawak (Borneo) between 1839 and 1946 Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial FRANCIS W SKEAT, HARPENDEN What role did they have in the making? Designer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 3rd October 1950 Who was present? Local Clergy/Dignitaries References References Illustrated London News 2 Dec. 1950 p.912 The memorial was dedicated by the Rt Rev F S Hollis, lately Bishop of Borneo. Publisher's catalogue with colour photo of window. Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 29391 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 2922.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 33496 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 2922.jpg Media Image Height 1189 Media Image Width 784
Media ID 29391 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? 2922.jpg What is its licence type? Orphan work Reference 33496 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename 2922.jpg Media Image Height 1189 Media Image Width 784