Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two stained glass windows. The windows contain figures representing Mercy, Truth, Righteousness and Peace and small scenes below the windows represent a ruined village in France.

A framed, rectangular, dedicatory tablet of glazed tiles with a gold and blue border is placed between the windows.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Stephen's Church
Street
Newbury Road, corner of village Main Street. (off B4000)
Town
Shefford Woodlands
District
Newbury
County
Berkshire
Country
England
Postcode
RG17 7AS
OS map ref
SU 36585 73146
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Stephen's Church Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
+ / THESE WINDOWS ARE DEDICATED TO THOSE / WHO BEING DWELLERS IN THIS HAMLET OR / WORSHIPPERS IN THIS CHURCH GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE CAUSE OF / MERCY, TRUTH, RIGHTEOUSNESS and PEACE / IN THE YEARS 1914 -1918. / (11 NAMES) / Their name liveth for evermore
War
How many names are listed in total?
11
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?
11
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, surname.
How is this information ordered?
Listed alphabetically by surname
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
II
What is the listing reference?
1430002
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Messrs Powell and Sons.
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
17 October 1920
Who was present?
Rector of Great Shefford; Relatives of the Fallen; Parishioners; local Scouts;
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
17 October 1920
Who was present?
Rector of Great Shefford; Rev S Udny, vicar of Thornton Heath; Rev Hilgrove Coxe;
References
References
West Berks. War Memorials, Shefford Woodlands, web page - http://www.westberkshirewarmemorials.org.uk/memorial.php?link=WB080
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Glazed tile tablet with dedication and list of names, patterned border
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Glazed tablet commemorating those lost in WW1. Summary of details of windows and list of names. Fallen also commemorated on memorial 72333 (seating)
Copyright Statement
Michael Harris
Who is it credited to?
Michael Harris
Date Taken
02/10/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Michael Harris
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3060
Media Image Width
4080
Stained glass window with 2 figures and scene representing war
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Glazed window commemorating the fallen of Shefford Woodlands in WW1
Copyright Statement
Michael Harris
Who is it credited to?
Michael Harris
Date Taken
02/10/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Michael Harris
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3060
Media Image Width
4080
Stained glass window with 2 figures and scene representing peace
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Glazed window commemorating the fallen of Shefford Woodlands in WW1
Copyright Statement
Michael Harris
Who is it credited to?
Michael Harris
Date Taken
02/10/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Michael Harris
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3060
Media Image Width
4080