Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A three light stained glass window. A figure of Christ in the centre light flanked by angels. A list of 38 names and regimental badges in the flanking lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Just-in-Penwith Parish Church
Street
Church Street
Town
St. Just-in-Penwith
District
Penwith
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Postcode
TR19 7EZ
OS map ref
SW 37142 31441
Other Details
In north wall.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Just-in-Penwith Parish Church - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light: REQUIESCANT/ (Names) / PRO REGE
Centre light: ET PATRIA
Right light: IN PACE / (Names) / 1914 - 1918
War
How many names are listed in total?
38
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?
38
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename initial, surname.
How is this information ordered?
Alphabetical 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
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
There is a "Book of Remembrance for the Parish of St Just-in-Penwith" in a display case below the stained glass window. This A5 book gives brief genealogical information about the men who died as well as their war service record. An appendix lists the names of all the subscribers to the memorial, some 400 parishioners including land owners, mine owners, and others connected with the parish.
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
4 May 2000
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Mr W E Burnett
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1935
References
References
Carter Postcard Collection
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
75370
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright simon james
Who is it credited to?
simon james
Date Taken
14th August 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Simon James
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
82564
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
20190814_142316.jpg
Media Image Height
1805
Media Image Width
2490
Media ID
75371
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Simon James
Who is it credited to?
Simon James
Date Taken
14th August 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Simon James
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
82565
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
20190814_142325.jpg
Media Image Height
1715
Media Image Width
2451
Media ID
75372
Priority
2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Simon James
Who is it credited to?
Simon James
Date Taken
14th August 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Simon James
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
82566
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
20190814_142329.jpg
Media Image Height
1723
Media Image Width
2498