Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three-light stained glass window with figures depicted in each light. Centre light displays Christ upon the Cross. Left and right lights depict St. George and Saint Denys respectively. Two angels support a wreath below each of the Saintly figures. Just below the window is a dedicatory brass plaque attached to a wall mounted wooden backboard. Plaque contains engraved inscription verses and names.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference, address, commemoration and names updated.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
The Square
Town
North Molton
District
North Devon
County
Devon
Country
England
Postcode
EX36 3HP
OS map ref
SS 73671 29957
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Private W F Shapland and Lieutenant A F T Shapland Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque : THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY / OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF / PRIVATE W. F. SHAPLAND / AGED 25 YEARS QUEEN VICTORIA RIFLES / DIED FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE GREAT WAR / NOVEMBER 1916 - ALSO OF / LIEUT. A. F. T. SHAPLAND / AGED 23 YEARS 6TH BATT WILTSHIRE REGT. / KILLED IN ACTION FRANCE SEPT. 20TH 1917 / THEIR NAMES LIVE EVERMORE

WINDOW: BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO / DEATH AND I WILL GIVE / THEE A CROWN OF LIFE.
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
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?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, forename initials, surname, age at death, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death
How is this information ordered?
Year died
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Backboard
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
295040
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Inscribed metal plaque on a wooden backboard.
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Private WF Shapland and Lieutenant AFT Shapland memorial plaque, mounted below their memorial window.
Copyright Statement
Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
16/07/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2250
Media Image Width
3000
Three light stained glass window in a church.
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Private WF Shapland and Lieutenant AFT Shapland memorial window.
Copyright Statement
Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
16/07/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3000
Media Image Width
2250