Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three-light stained glass window. Left light depicts a green cloaked Angel of Peace holding four feathers. Centre light depicts a red cloaked, armour-clad figure of St George holding a lance with banner in his left hand and a sword in the right hand. The slain dragon lays at his feet. Below St George is a scroll bearing a personalised inscription and held by two kneeling Angels. Right light depicts a blue cloaked Angel of Rest holding a wreath.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Thomas a Becket Church
Street
Church Lane
Town
Box
District
North Wiltshire
County
Wiltshire
Country
England
Postcode
SN13 8NR
OS map ref
ST 82305 68479
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

G J Watson Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light: PEACE / MY TIMES ARE IN THY HAND //
Centre light: MEA GLORIA FIDES / S GEORGE / + ALL GLORY BE TO GOD / THANKSGIVING FOR THE LOVING MEMORY OF / GEORGE JOHN WATSON BORN MAY 31ST.. 1878 / MORTALLY WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LINDLEY / SOUTH AFRICA MAY 31ST.. 1900 DIED JUNE 6TH.. FOLLOWING //
Right light: REST / IS IT WELL WITH THE CHILD / AND SHE ANSWERED IT IS WELL
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname, date of birth, manner of death, battle location, date wounded, date of death
How is this information ordered?
Forenames, surname, date of birth, manner of death, battle location, date wounded, date of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
P.C.C.
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?
private