Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window with figures in each light and dedicatory inscription in black upper-case lettering at the base. Figure of Christ depicted in the left light with sword and shield at his feet. Figure of an archangel with crown in hands and a knight kneeling at his feet is in the right hand light. Tracery above contains a pelican (left hand light) and Agnus Dei (the symbol of Christ, right hand).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
ST UNY CHURCH
Street
Church Road / Church Lane
Town
Lelant
District
Penwith
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Postcode
TR26 3DY
OS map ref
SW 54823 37731
Other Details
Memorial located in north aisle on left hand wall facing the altar
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Uny Church - WW2 Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF LELANT WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE WAR OF 1939 - 45 (10 names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
10
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
10
What information is listed for those commemorated?
forename / forename initials/ surname, decorations
How is this information ordered?
alphabetical by 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
216820
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
30th January 1949
References
References
Cornish Stained Glass, https://www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk/mgsdb/window.xhtml?churchid=106&locid=71, accessed 13th July 2023
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
47294
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Cornish Stained Glass
Who is it credited to?
Cornish Stained Glass
Who took or provided this image?
Cornish Stained Glass
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
51858
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
26313.jpg
Media Image Height
800
Media Image Width
431
Media ID
47295
St. Uny Church - WW2 Inscription Left
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
St. Uny Church - WW2 Inscription Left
Copyright Statement
Copyright Major (Rtd) Bob Harrison
Who is it credited to?
Major (Rtd) Bob Harrison
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Major (Rtd) Bob Harrison
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
51860
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
26313_inscription_left.jpg
Media Image Height
960
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
47299
St. Uny Church - WW2 Inscription Right
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
St. Uny Church - WW2 Inscription Right
Copyright Statement
Copyright Major
Who is it credited to?
Major
Date Taken
2018
Who took or provided this image?
Major (Rtd) Bob Harrison
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
51862
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
26313_inscription_right.jpg
Media Image Height
960
Media Image Width
1280
Two light stained glass window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Lelant St Uny Church WW2 window.
Copyright Statement
Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
02/06/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
4250
Media Image Width
3187
Text portion of a stained glass window.
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Lelant St Uny Church WW2 window. Inscription.
Copyright Statement
Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
02/06/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Guttridge
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
3000
Media Image Width
4000