Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window depicting St Michael and St George. There is an associated rectangular brass plaque with a single line border and a latin cross in the top left-hand corner. The names are in three columns in black lettering with part of the dedication in red.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
22/5/22: added reference, checked names against image found there. JH.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter's Church
Street
Great North Road
Town
Tempsford
District
Mid Bedfordshire
County
Bedfordshire
Country
England
Postcode
SG19 2AT
OS map ref
TL 16199 53032
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Peters Church - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / TEMPSFORD WHO NOBLY GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914 - 1919 / (Names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
15
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?
15
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank,forename
How is this information ordered?
rank,forename
Please include any additional information here
An image can be seen on the referenced website.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
PCC
Components
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
510MM
How wide is the component?
510MM
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
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
BEDFORDSHIRE TIMES, JULY 1925
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
7 May 1920
Who was present?
Bishop of St Albans
References
References
www.roll-of-honour.com/Bedfordshire
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
157004
Tempsford - WW1 Window plaque
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Tempsford - WW1 Window plaque
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
771
Media Image Width
1152