Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light window. They begin by showing the call to war and end by showing Christ in glory when there shall be no more war. In between are illustrations depicting weaponry and scenes form the war, listed below.

Panels of glass depict:
Window 1: The call to war; shell factory; a howitzer; liquid fire; a zeppelin; a tank; a German aeroplane (a spad); a field telegraph; a captured dug out.

Window 2: Motor field kitchen; trans-Sinai pipeline; YMCA hut; a German submarine mine layer; a British submarine; sinking of the Lusitania; red cross hospital; military chaplain; statue of liberty.

Window 3: Christ the good shepherd; ploughing; rural activities e.g. farming; parable of the sower; sheep, cattle and camels feeding; watering sheep; harvesting; threshing by oxen; Christ in Majesty.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added reference, corrected regiment errors, added WW2 names.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
48
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
High Street
Town
Swaffham Prior
District
East Cambridgeshire
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Postcode
CB25 0LD
OS map ref
TL 56803 63934
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Swaffham Prior Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque for Window 1: WAR/ WAR WAS DECLARED ON THE 4TH OF AUGUST 1914/ THESE WINDOWS WERE INSERTED TO COMMEMORATE THE GREAT WAR AND THE/ MEN OF SWAFFAM PRIOR WHO WERE KILLED IN ACTION OR DIED OF/ WOUNDS OR DISEASE FIGHTING NOBLY FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY/ AGAINST THE AGGRESSION AND BARBARITIES OF GERMAN MILITARISM

Plaque for Window 2: (names in 3 columns)- 2ND MEMORIAL WINDOW/R.I.P./WAR/R.I.P.

Plaque for Window 3: PEACE/ PEACE WAS SIGNED ON THE 28TH JUNE 1919/ THE LORD SHALL GIVE STRENGTH UNTO HIS PEOPLE/ THE LORD SHALL GIVE HIS PEOPLE THE BLESSING OF PEACE PSALM 29 V10/ THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS IN THE AISLES OF THIS CHURCH WERE/ INSERTED IN 1902 AND FOLLOWING YEARS TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY OF/ GOD AND ADORNMENT OF HIS HOUSE/ THEM THAT HONOUR ME I WILL HONOUR AND THEY THAT DESPISE ME SHALL/ BE LIGHTLY ESTEEMED 1 SAM.2 30

WW2 Plaque- 1939-1945/[names in 2 columns]
War
How many names are listed in total?
23
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?
23
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,rank,regiment,forename
How is this information ordered?
surname
How many names are listed in total?
8
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?
8
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forenames, rank, regiment/service
How is this information ordered?
surname
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War - civilians
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?
surname, forename, rank, service
Please include any additional information here
Home Guard
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?
1820MM
How wide is the component?
590MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
Each of 2 descriptive plaques for Windows 1 and 3
Component Details
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
The names plaque
Component Details
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
What were the construction costs?
£120
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Charles P Allix was squire of Swaffham Prior during the First World War. Local history view is that he and his sister Cecily contributed designs for the Swaffham Prior memorial window.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS G MAILE & SON LTD
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Thomas Figgis Curtis
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr Charles P Allix
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Miss Cecily Allix
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
21 December 1919
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
21 December 1919
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
References
References
clear images can be seen at https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Cambridgeshire/SwaffhamPriorStMary.html
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
17511
Window 1
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window 1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Andrew Tatham
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Tatham
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Tatham
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
19689
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
window_1_1.jpg
Media Image Height
3008
Media Image Width
2000
Media ID
29681
3573a.jpg
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
3573a.jpg
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
33787
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
3573a.jpg
Media Image Height
1199
Media Image Width
796
Media ID
29682
3573c.jpg
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
3573c.jpg
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
33788
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
3573c.jpg
Media Image Height
804
Media Image Width
1189
Media ID
17512
Plaque
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Andrew Tatham
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Tatham
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Tatham
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
19690
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
window_1.jpg
Media Image Height
1510
Media Image Width
1525
Media ID
89038
Priority
4
Copyright Statement
Copyright Dee Noyes
Who is it credited to?
Dee Noyes
Date Taken
19 October 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Dee Noyes
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
97856
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3573_swaffham_prior_1_0.jpg
Media Image Height
2322
Media Image Width
4128
Media ID
89039
Priority
5
Copyright Statement
Copyright Dee Noyes
Who is it credited to?
Dee Noyes
Date Taken
19 October 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Dee Noyes
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
97858
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3573_swaffham_prior_2_0.jpg
Media Image Height
2322
Media Image Width
4128
Media ID
89040
Priority
6
Copyright Statement
Copyright Dee Noyes
Who is it credited to?
Dee Noyes
Date Taken
19 October 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Dee Noyes
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
97860
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3573_swaffham_prior_3_0.jpg
Media Image Height
2322
Media Image Width
4128
Media ID
89041
Priority
7
Copyright Statement
Copyright Dee Noyes
Who is it credited to?
Dee Noyes
Date Taken
19 October 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Dee Noyes
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
97861
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3573_swaffham_prior_4.jpg
Media Image Height
2322
Media Image Width
4128
Media ID
190485
The Peace Window. Images at the bottom
Priority
9
What is the image's caption?
The Peace Window. Images at the bottom
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190486
The Peace Window. Full view
Priority
10
What is the image's caption?
The Peace Window. Full view
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190487
World War 1 window, full view
Priority
11
What is the image's caption?
World War 1 window, full view
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190488
World War 1 window, full view
Priority
12
What is the image's caption?
World War 1 window, full view
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190489
World War 2 window, full view
Priority
13
What is the image's caption?
World War 2 window, full view
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190490
The Peace Window, top images
Priority
14
What is the image's caption?
The Peace Window, top images
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190491
WW1 Window, bottom images
Priority
15
What is the image's caption?
WW1 Window, bottom images
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190492
WW1 Window, full view.
Priority
16
What is the image's caption?
WW1 Window, full view.
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190493
WW2 full view with memorial beneath
Priority
17
What is the image's caption?
WW2 full view with memorial beneath
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190494
The Peace Window. Explanation of images.
Priority
18
What is the image's caption?
The Peace Window. Explanation of images.
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190495
The Peace Window. Explanation of images.
Priority
19
What is the image's caption?
The Peace Window. Explanation of images.
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190496
Memorial windows history, page 2
Priority
20
What is the image's caption?
Memorial windows history, page 2
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
4032
Media Image Width
3023
Media ID
190497
Memorial windows history, page 1
Priority
21
What is the image's caption?
Memorial windows history, page 1
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190498
WW1 Window, explanation of images
Priority
22
What is the image's caption?
WW1 Window, explanation of images
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190499
WW2 Window, explanation of images
Priority
23
What is the image's caption?
WW2 Window, explanation of images
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
190500
WW2 Window, explanation of images
Priority
24
What is the image's caption?
WW2 Window, explanation of images
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
12/02/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032