Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window depicting St Andrew (above a light showing his call by Christ), St George (possibly a representation of Lt Trelawny, above a light showing him killing the dragon) and St David (above a light showing his conversion of the Welsh to Christianity). The tracery includes angels holding the emblems of the blessed sacrament, shields bearing (left) the arms and motto (One and all) of the Duchy of Cornwall and (right) the arms and motto (Sermoni consona facta, Deeds answering to words) of Trelawny. The commemoration is within the main lights, above the three heads of the saints, and on a long, rectangular brass plaque that runs beneath the window.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Church of Saint Lalluwy
Town
Menheniot
District
Caradon
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Postcode
PL14 3RR
OS map ref
SX 28793 62817
Other Details
In the North aisle

Lieutenant H W Trelawny Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Within the window - Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life
Plaque - To the glory of God and in gratitude in the honoured memory and noble example of Henry Wallace Trelawny/ Lieut in the DCLI Regt killed in action 23rd October, 1918 at Beaurain France aged 20 years
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, Surname, Rank, Regiment, Date and place of death, age at death
Please include any additional information here
He is also listed on IWM 9310.
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
285180
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Revd FE Trelawny (father of dedicatee), Mrs Trelawny (mother of dedicatee), Miss Trelawny (sister of dedicatee), Mr HA Benyon of Berkshire (uncle of dedicatee), Mrs Benyon (aunt of dedicatee), Misses Benyon.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Percy Bacon
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?
January 1920
References
References
https://www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk/mgsdb/window.xhtml?churchid=129&locid=71
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
153566
Menheniot Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Menheniot Trelawny Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk
Who is it credited to?
www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk
Date Taken
05/03/2023
Who took or provided this image?
www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
720
Media Image Width
1280
Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Andrew Fowler
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Fowler
Date Taken
26th February, 2026
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Fowler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3568
Media Image Width
3072
Plaque - 1
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Plaque - 1
Copyright Statement
Andrew Fowler
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Fowler
Date Taken
26th February, 2026
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Fowler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1613
Media Image Width
4096
Plaque - 2
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Plaque - 2
Copyright Statement
Andrew Fowler
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Fowler
Date Taken
26th February, 2026
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Fowler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1493
Media Image Width
4096
Centre Light - Detail
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Centre Light - Detail
Copyright Statement
asnapintime.co.uk
Who is it credited to?
asnapintime.co.uk
Who took or provided this image?
asnapintime.co.uk
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
800
Media Image Width
600