Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light window with Royal Artillery badge at the head to the left and Royal Engineers badge to the right. The main window to the left has a crowned haloed figure (St Oswald) with moustache, in armour holding a large cross to his left and a sword in his right hand. In front of him on both lights are helmeted men in medieval dress with arrows, spades and spears.
Under the window is a small metal plaque.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Oswalds Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Crowle
District
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Postcode
DN17 4LE
OS map ref
SE 77149 12981
Other Details
North wall of nave. Most westerly window, next to IWM-WM Reference 65733.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Crowle Window WW1- Served Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
At foot of window: IT IS FOR OUR SALVATION & OUR FREEDOM THAT WE FIGHT TODAY
On plaque: To the Glory of GOD and in Honour of those who served
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?
Parochial Church Council
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?
Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c. 2700mm
How wide is the component?
c. 1450mm
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?
Metal
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
14 January 1920
Who was present?
Dr Molson MP
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
14 January 1920
Who was present?
Archdeacon
References
References
"CROWLE WAR MEMORIAL Unveiling and Dedication Services." Epworth Bells, 17 January 1920.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
96745
Crowle Window WW1- Served
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Crowle Window WW1- Served
Copyright Statement
Copyright Charles J Anderson
Who is it credited to?
Charles J Anderson
Date Taken
07 Febuary 2007
Who took or provided this image?
Charles J Anderson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
106481
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
crowle_st_oswald_3.jpg
Media Image Height
2472
Media Image Width
1784
Media ID
96746
Crowle Window WW1- Served 2
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Crowle Window WW1- Served 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Charles J Anderson
Who is it credited to?
Charles J Anderson
Date Taken
07 February 2007
Who took or provided this image?
Charles J Anderson
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
106482
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
crowle_st_oswald_3a.jpg
Media Image Height
576
Media Image Width
2322