Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window of three main lights. Window depicts crests of the Central Flying School, The Red Arrows and the Royal Air Force Association with the Keys of St. Peter and the Dove of Peace above. A brass plaque is mounted beneath the window.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Capitalisation
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
Yes
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
St Peters Church
Street
Pound Lane
Town
Little Rissington
District
Cotswold
County
Gloucestershire
Country
England
Postcode
GL54 2NB
OS map ref
SP 18938 19977
Other Details
The memorial is located at the west end of the church
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Peters Church - Memorial Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
(on window): RESTORED IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ WHILE SERVING AT ROYAL AIR FORCE/ LITTLE RISSINGTON 1937-1976
(on plaque below): THIS MEMORIAL WINDOW WAS DEDICATED BY THE RT. REV. JOHN YATES, M.A./ LORD BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER/ 18TH SEPTEMBER 1985 RAFA MIDLAND AREA.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Military Service
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Please include any additional information here
No names are associated with this memorial - it covers the period between 1937 and 1976
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church authorities / Parochial Church Council (PCC)
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
223504
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
19th September 1985 (Battle of Britain Sunday)
Who was present?
Bishop of Gloucester
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Memorial Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Memorial Window
Copyright Statement
Andrew Harris
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Harris
Date Taken
13/5/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Harris
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3722
Media Image Width
2423
Media ID
30861
Plaque on Window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Plaque on window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 10 August 2017
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton 10 August 2017
Date Taken
10 August 2017
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 10 August 2017
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
34999
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20941a_mark_newton_10_august_2017.jpeg
Media Image Height
850
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
30862
Plaque beneath window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Brass plaque beneath window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 10 August 2017
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton 10 August 2017
Date Taken
10 August 2017
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 10 August 2017
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
35000
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20941c_mark_newton_10_august_2017.jpeg
Media Image Height
480
Media Image Width
907
Media ID
30863
The memorial window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The memorial window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 10 August 2017
Who is it credited to?
ark Newton 10 August 2017
Date Taken
10 August 2017
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 10 August 2017
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
35001
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20941mark_newton_10_august_2017.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
850