Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three-light stained glass window with tracery lights above it. Figures are in each light and inscription reads across the base. There are 12 names presented on each marble tablet that is set into ledge below each of the 'lights'. Figure of Christ on the Cross in the centre of the window. The raising of Lazarus is depicted in the left hand light and Christ giving the Crown of Life to a soldier is depicted in the right hand light.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter and St Paul Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Wincanton
District
South Somerset
County
Somerset
Country
England
Postcode
BA9 9EL
OS map ref
ST 71110 28494
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Peter and St Paul Church WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
left light - THY BROTHER SHALL RISE AGAIN (...) right light - I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE/
along the bottom of the window the following text runs across the three lights - THIS WINDOW COMMEMORATES/ THE MEN OF WINCANTON WHO/ WERE NUMBERED AMONG THOSE/ WHO AT THE CALL OF KING/ AND COUNTRY LEFT ALL THAT/ WAS DEAR TO THEM ENDURED/ HARDNESS FACED DANGER AND/ FINALLY PASSED OUT OF THE/SIGHT OF MEN BY THE PATH OF/ DUTY AND SELF SACRIFICE GIVING UP/THEIR OWN LIVES THAT OTHERS/ MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM/ (36 names)/ 1914 - 1919
War
How many names are listed in total?
36
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?
36
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank, forename initial, surname
How is this information ordered?
rank, surname
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
279930
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The church is a Grade 2* listed building by Historic England - the full listing can be found at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1238534?section=official-list-entry
References
References
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/279930/
https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Somerset/WincantonStPeterAndStPaulWW2.html
https://thebignote.com/2014/06/04/wincanton-church-of-st-peter-st-paul/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
137850
Stained glass window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Philip Dowding
Who is it credited to?
Philip Dowding
Date Taken
27 April 2022
Who took or provided this image?
Philip Dowding
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
152723
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
25107_philip_dowding_27_april_2022.png
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
984
Media ID
205210
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
What is the image's caption?
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
05/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Media ID
205211
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
What is the image's caption?
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
05/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Media ID
205212
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
What is the image's caption?
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
05/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Media ID
205213
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
What is the image's caption?
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
05/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Media ID
205214
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
What is the image's caption?
Wincanton WW1 memorial window and plaques
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
05/08/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000