Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light window with King Alfred in one light and St Oswald in the other. An associated
Nowy-headed plaque with regimental badge and colours at head. Inscription in relief.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Commemoration updated and photographs added.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church-The Priory Church
Street
Castle Hill
Town
Lancaster
District
Lancaster
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Postcode
LA1 1YX
OS map ref
SD 47339 61940
Other Details
Northernmost sanctuary window
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant Colonel J M Gawne Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ LIEUTENANT COLONEL/ JOHN MOORE GAWNE/ COMMANDING THE "KING'S OWN"/ REGIMENT WHO FELL IN ACTION/ AT VRYHEID, TRANSVAAL DEC. 11th/ 1900 DURING THE S. AFRICAN WAR./ ERECTED BY THE N.C.O'S AND MEN OF THE SECOND BATTALION
On window: THOU HAST GIRDED ME WITH STRENGTH TO BATTLE, AND THOSE THAT ROSE UP AGAINST ME HAST THOU SUBDUED UNDER ME. (Exact line spacing and sentence case unknown).
Centre Panel left: ALFRED/ King of the/ Saxons
Centre Panel right: S. OSWALD/ King & Martyr
Lower inscription: To the Glory of God, and in memory of/ John Moore Gawne Colonel The Kings Own/ who fell in action at Vryheid South Africa/1th December, 1900
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
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, rank, date of death, regiment, place of death, forenames
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?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Unknown
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Served in Zulu War 1879 and the Bechuanaland expedition
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Army & Navy Auxiliary Cooperative Society Ltd
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Shrigley and Hunt
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
29 July 1904
Who was present?
FIELD MARSHAL THE RIGHT HONOURABLE EARL ROBERTS VC KG KP GCB OM GCSI GCIE
References
References
For Remembrance and in Honour of Those Who Lost Their Lives in the South African War 1899-1902 by Gildea, James p.103 Published:Eyre and Spottiswoode 1911 London Detailed description of window.
The Times 4 July 1904 p.11 FM Lord Roberts would be present at the dedication of the Chapel on 29 July, and perform the unveiling of the window.
THE 'LAST POST' by DOONER, MILDRED G p.137 Source: Image Library Published:SIMPKIN, MARSHALL, HAMILTON, KENT & CO, LTD 1903
LONDON Career of Lt Col. Gawne.
(See detailed description in Gildea: 'For Remembrance p.103)
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
99176
The Memorial Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
24/08/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109212
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dsc00411.jpg
Media Image Height
1944
Media Image Width
2592
Media ID
99177
The associated dedicatory plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The associated dedicatory plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mike Coyle
Who is it credited to?
Mike Coyle
Date Taken
24/08/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Coyle
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109213
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dsc00408.jpg
Media Image Height
1944
Media Image Width
2592