Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
THREE WINDOWS OF THREE LIGHTS EACH. MODERN GLASS, INSTALLED IN 1949. THEY INCORPORATE DESIGNS RELATING TO THE THREE ARMED SERVICES AND DEPICT ST CLEMENT, ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE. THE RAF WINDOW ALSO INCORPORATES THE LINES QUOTED IN THE INSCRIPTION
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Andrew's Church
Street
Church Drive
Town
Congresbury
District
Woodspring
County
Avon
Country
England
Postcode
BS49 5DZ
OS map ref
ST 43567 63761
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Andrews Church- Windows Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OF ALL WHO DIED/ AND THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE SERVICE OF THE/ ROYAL AND MERCHANT NAVIES, THE ARMY AND THE ROYAL AIR FORCE/ DURING THE WORLD WARS 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945./ THESE THREE WINDOWS ARE GIVEN BY R. DONALD HARVEY, ESQ., J.P. OF THIS PARISH.

VERSE BENEATH THE RAF WINDOW:/ OH! MATCHLESS FLIGHTS! WITH DAUNTLESS COURAGE WINGING/INTO THE SKY OF PERIL, UNDOISMAYED/WE HERE ON EARTH WITH GRATITUDE ETERNAL/SALUTE THE GALAHADS IN PEERLESS RANK ARRAYED./LONG AS EARTH'S SUN SHALL RISE AND SET O'ER BRITAIN/THE GALLANT GIFT OF THEIR YOUNG LIVES SHALL SHINE/AND BE REMEMBERED WITH A LOVE UNDYING/BY US WHOSE THANKFUL HEARTS SHALL EVER BE YOUR SHRINE.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War - civilians
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War - civilians
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
230MM
How wide is the component?
755MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
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?
3500MM
How wide is the component?
1800MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Given by R. Donald Harvey, Esquire JP of the Parish.
References
References
St Andrews Church 'Walk around' Guide
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
32309
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Priority
-3
What is the image's caption?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
36447
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
29248_mark_newton_28_november_2016.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
851
Media ID
32311
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Priority
-2
What is the image's caption?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
36449
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
29248b_mark_newton_28_november_2016.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
851
Media ID
32312
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Who is it credited to?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Newton 28 November 2016
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
36450
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
29248c_mark_newton_28_november_2016.jpeg
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
851
Media ID
176895
Cast rectangular metal plaque with raised lettering.
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
St Andrews Church - Windows memorial (Congresbury). Bronze plaque explaining the memorial.
Copyright Statement
Mike Guttridge
Who is it credited to?
Mike Guttridge
Date Taken
01/11/2023
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
1800
Media Image Width
2400