Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
1) Three-light stained glass window with associated tablet. The window shows Christ and two Apostles; Below are two Angels reaping against a view of the local river. /
2) Associated wall and corbel stone mounted, landscape oriented incised tablet.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St John the Baptist Church
Street
Farnham Road
Town
Snape
District
Suffolk Coastal
County
Suffolk
Country
England
Postcode
IP17 1QW
OS map ref
TM 39521 59378
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Snape - Church window and tablet, WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window: It is sown a Natural Body : It is raised a Spiritual Body / THE REAPERS ARE WE ANGELS //
Tablet: TO the GLORY of GOD / and in ever affectionate memory of / MAURICE COWELL / Major Royal Field Artillery T.F. / and of / (26 NAMES) / Who laid down their lives for their Country / In the Great War / 1914-1919 / The East Window of this Church is dedicated / by DOROTHY wife of MAURICE COWELL / and by / Descendants of the late NEWSON GARRETT / Founder of the Maltings Snape Bridge / I have fought a good fight / I have finished my course / I have kept the faith //
War
How many names are listed in total?
26
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?
26
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Year died, forenames, surname, (rank 1), regiment
How is this information ordered?
Year died, each group listed alphabetically by surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Snape PCC
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Slate
Dimensions
How high is the component?
889mm
How wide is the component?
1676mm
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
263164
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Miss Mary Lowndes of Chelsea
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
20 Nov 1920
Who was present?
Venerable J G R Darling, Archdeacon of Suffolk
References
References
Suffolk Chronicle & Mercury, 26 November 1920, Account of unveiling.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
16966
Memorial window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Doug Ireland
Who is it credited to?
Doug Ireland
Date Taken
25 June 2016
Who took or provided this image?
Doug Ireland
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
19083
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
img_5303a.jpg
Media Image Height
2427
Media Image Width
1523
Media ID
29047
05-May-94
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
05-May-94
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
33148
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
5563c_5_may_1994.jpg
Media Image Height
775
Media Image Width
1154
Media ID
30037
a 5-May-1994
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
a 5-May-1994
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
34159
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
5563_a_5-may-1994.jpg
Media Image Height
1180
Media Image Width
798
Media ID
30038
b 5-May-1994
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
b 5-May-1994
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
34160
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
5563_b_5-may-1994.jpg
Media Image Height
780
Media Image Width
1149
Media ID
30039
c 5-May-1994
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
c 5-May-1994
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
34161
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
5563_c_5-may-1994.jpg
Media Image Height
775
Media Image Width
1154
Media ID
202206
Snape WW1 tablet
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Snape WW1 tablet
Copyright Statement
Helen Steed
Who is it credited to?
Helen Steed
Date Taken
26/09/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Helen Steed
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1870
Media Image Width
3412