Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window portraying Christ in Majesty with Virgin Mary and St Hugh of Lincoln, flanked by a kneeling Army nurse and a kneeling soldier. St Maurice General of the Christian Thebean Legion flanked by a Naval Crown and the Royal Arms. St Benedict founder of Benedictine Order flanked by King Fotilla of the Goths and servant of King Fotilla masquerading as King Fotilla to deceive St Benedict. St Louis of France flanked by badge of Royal Artillery and Badge of Royal engineers. Coronation of Charlemagne, flanked by Charlemagne as King of the Franks and Charlemagne as Emperor of Rome. St Victor arrested for destroying an idol of Jupiter flanked by Badge of Royal Army Medical Corps and Badge of Lincolnshire Regiment. Holy Communion at the front during WW1, flanked by Anglo Saxon soldier praying and Roman soldier praying.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Image added 26/10/2019
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Lincoln Cathedral
Street
Minster Yard
Town
Lincoln
District
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Postcode
LN2 1PY
OS map ref
SK 97805 71825
Other Details
Right hand (south) window on east wall of the Soldier's Chapel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lincoln Cathedral - WW1 Victory Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
(Inscription unknown)
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Lincoln Cathedral
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?
7560
How wide is the component?
7560
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
More information available from Cathedral Guide Book
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS ARCHIBALD K NICHOLSON
What role did they have in the making?
Architect
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1924 (per Cathedral guide)
Who was present?
EARL OF YARBOROUGH
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
78366
Lincoln Cathedral - WW1 Victory Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Lincoln Cathedral - WW1 Victory Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
22/10/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
85922
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
62182_lincoln_cathedral_-_ww1_victory_window_p1160874.jpg
Media Image Height
4896
Media Image Width
1700