Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single-light, lancet shaped, stained glass window depicting St Alban in armour, holding a lance or spear in his right hand. Sword in scabbard. Inscription at base of light.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
16.04.2022 JMB: Expanded abbreviated rank. Decapitalised description. NGR, postcode and street address.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Christ Church
Street
Broom House Lane
Town
Ugthorpe
District
Scarborough
County
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
YO21 2BS
OS map ref
NZ 79964 11118
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Sergeant W Clemmitt - Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
S ALBAN / In loving memory of Sgt William / Clemmitt, 10th Yorkshire Regt who fell / in battle in France May 28th 1916
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, forename, surname, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death
How is this information ordered?
Rank, forename, surname, regiment, manner of death, place 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?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c. 1829mm
How wide is the component?
c. 305mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
Given by members of the congregation and friends of the soldier.
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
First from the parish to volunteer in 1914.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr H. Victor Milner
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
1st April 1917 Palm Sunday
Who was present?
Rev. the Marquis of Normanby
References
References
Whitby Gazette - Friday 23 March 1917
Christ Church, Ugthorpe.
Whitby Gazette - Friday 13 April 1917
Ugthorpe.
Memorial window dedicated.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
121422
Sgt W Clemmitt Memorial Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Sgt W Clemmitt Memorial Window
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
134028
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
scan_cbrogan_2021-09-06-09-50-56_3b.jpeg
Media Image Height
1148
Media Image Width
763
Media ID
121423
Sgt W Clemmitt Memorial Window Inscription
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Sgt W Clemmitt Memorial Window Inscription
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
134029
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
scan_cbrogan_2021-09-06-09-50-56_3a.jpeg
Media Image Height
749
Media Image Width
949