Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Tall, narrow stained-glass window depicting (from the top) Christ crucified flanked by the Virgin Mary and a Roman soldier, the sealing of the tomb and a (rose?) garden within elaborate frieze and pilasters. This is the third panel (from left) of a larger stained-glass window at the eastern end of the Nave over the altar (other panels commemorate King Edward VII, Queen Victoria and the peacemakers)
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added. Investigating history of window. JF 24/08/2020

Added further image of entire window. JF 26/8/2020
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Great Chesterford
District
Uttlesford
County
Essex
Country
England
Postcode
CB10 1NP
OS map ref
TL 50595 42768
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Boer War Window - All Saints Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THE CRUCIFIXION/SEALING THE TOMB/TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/THE BRAVE MEN WHO FOUGHT AND FELL FOR/THEIR COUNTRY IN SOUTH AFRICA 1899 -1902
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
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
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Public subscription from village and parishioners.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
New stained-glass window installed as part of church renovation between 1901 and 1910.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
99126
Boer War memorial window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Boer War memorial window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/8/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109158
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
essex_great_chesterford_all_saints_south_africa_war_memorial_window_1899-1902_1_cant_find.jpg
Media Image Height
2371
Media Image Width
463
Media ID
99127
Boer War memorial window - upper
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Boer War memorial window - upper
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/8/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109159
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
essex_great_chesterford_all_saints_south_africa_war_memorial_window_1899-1902_2_cant_find.jpg
Media Image Height
2290
Media Image Width
859
Media ID
99128
Boer War memorial window - lower
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Boer War memorial window - lower
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19/8/2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109160
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
essex_great_chesterford_all_saints_south_africa_war_memorial_window_1899-1902_3_cant_find.jpg
Media Image Height
1894
Media Image Width
935
Media ID
99456
Boer War window - overview
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Boer War window - overview
Copyright Statement
Copyright John French
Who is it credited to?
John French
Date Taken
26/8/2020
Who took or provided this image?
John French
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109531
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
img_20200826_104315021_-_all_saints_window.jpg
Media Image Height
1615
Media Image Width
1139