Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with two trefoil lancet lights and six tracery lights. Left lancet depicts St George with staff, standing on dragon, and St Alban, holding sword. Both figures in armour with nimbus halos. The right light depicts four figures with portraits of the fallen. Inscription on scroll across both lights above figures with additional inscription on scroll in lower right corner of right light.

Upper centre tracery light depicts the rose of England, lower centre light shows crown. Left and right traceries show dates of war on scroll.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference & address updated.
04/4/23, visited memorial, added images. JH.
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
Church Lane Staveton
Town
Hellidon
District
Daventry
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Postcode
NN11 6LH
OS map ref
SP 540611
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St. John the Baptist Church - WW1 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Tracery lights : 1914/ 1918
Lancets : THY NOBLE ARMY OF /MARTYRS PRAISE THEE/ In thanksgiving to God/ for/ Victory and Peace/ and in glorious memory/ of/ (Names)/ who/ gave their lives for/ us
War
How many names are listed in total?
4
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?
4
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,forename
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
2260 mm
How wide is the component?
1470 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
261589
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The four portraits in the window of the men of Hellidon were copied from photographs and are said to be a true likeness. Extract from e mail Tim Butcher dated 30/10/2012 to IWM
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
F Ricker
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
12 December 1920
Who was present?
GENERAL VAUGHAN
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
12 December 1920
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
References
References
Northampton Herald 17 December 1920/ 8 Report on unveiling ceremony.
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/overton_cat/2952552750/in/photostream/
Three Ells in Hellidon by Jenifer Fell 2000/ 32-33, 70-72, 131
'Guide to St John the Baptist Church Hellidon'
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
156408
Hellidon WW1window memorial
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Hellidon WW1 window memorial
Copyright Statement
John Hendry
Who is it credited to?
John Hendry
Date Taken
04/4/2023
Who took or provided this image?
John Hendry
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
761
Media Image Width
1141
Media ID
156409
Hellidon WW1 names
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Hellidon WW1 names
Copyright Statement
John Hendry
Who is it credited to?
John Hendry
Date Taken
04/4/2023
Who took or provided this image?
John Hendry
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
761
Media Image Width
1141