Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
This memorial is a three light stained glass window by Kempe and Co. In the centre light is the Archangel Michael triumphing over a dragon. In each of the outer 2 lights are two roundels surrounded by a laurel wreath and white roses. Top left: A priest giving Communion to 4 soldiers in the ruins of a building. "We therefore pray Thee help Thy servants". Bottom left: St. George on horseback slaying a dragon. "Make them to be numbered with Thy saints". Top right: A soldier standing in battledress with a rifle in the ruins of the battlefield with Christ on the cross. "Whom Thou has redeemed with Thy precious blood". Bottom right: St. Martin on horeseback cutting his cloak in two with a beggar and a marching soldier. "In glory everlasting". In the tracery Christ crucified and two angels. "By they Cross and Passion Thou hast redeemed the World".
There are wooden panels surrounding and under the windows on which are recorded the dead from two World Wars
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Martin's Church
Street
Church View
Town
Potternewton
District
Leeds
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
LS7 3LB
OS map ref
SE 30796 36279
Other Details
In the North wall of the North Aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, window and panels Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Below the window:
1914 - 1918 + 1939 - 1945/
IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THIS PARISH/
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE TWO WORLD WARS
Lefthand panel:
1914-1918/ NAMES OF THE FALLEN/ (NAMES)
Right hand panel:
1939-1945/ NAMES OF THE FALLEN/ (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
73
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?
73
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, Surname
How is this information ordered?
Surname
How many names are listed in total?
8
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
8
What information is listed for those commemorated?
forename, surname
How is this information ordered?
Surname
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
C E Kempe and Company
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
76456
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, window and panels
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, window and panels
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
21/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
83776
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
85666_st._martins_church_potternewton_window_and_panels_p1140674.jpg
Media Image Height
3672
Media Image Width
2754
Media ID
76457
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, Kempe window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, Kempe window
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
21/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
83778
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
85666_st._martins_church_potternewton_window_p1140675_0.jpg
Media Image Height
4400
Media Image Width
2800
Media ID
76458
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 1
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 1
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
21/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
83779
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
85666_st._martins_church_potternewton_panel_1_p1140676.jpg
Media Image Height
4896
Media Image Width
1700
Media ID
76459
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 2
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
21/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
83784
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
85666_st._martins_church_potternewton_panel_2_p1140678.jpg
Media Image Height
3400
Media Image Width
1100
Media ID
76460
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 3
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 3
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
21/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
83789
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
85666_st._martins_church_potternewton_panel_3_p1140680.jpg
Media Image Height
4200
Media Image Width
1500
Media ID
76461
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 4
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
St. Martin's Church, Potternewton, panel 4
Copyright Statement
Copyright John E Scurr
Who is it credited to?
John E Scurr
Date Taken
21/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
John E Scurr
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
83790
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
85666_st._martins_church_potternewton_panel_4_p1140679.jpg
Media Image Height
3800
Media Image Width
1500