Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A three light stained glass window with the figures depicted in each light and inscriptions running across the bottom part of the lights. Three quatrefoil tracery lights at the top.

In the left light are depicted Robert the Bruce, his son Adam and William de Cant. In the centre light is William de Albemarle, William Espec (sic), Ralph BN (sic) of Orkney who stands on the carriage on which the Standard was raised and from which the battle got its name. In the right light are Roger de Mowbray, William de Perry and Bred. de Baliol. Behind them are the English troops.

The coat of arms of the Earl of Albemarle are depicted at the base of the left light, the coat of arms of Walter Espec are depicted in the base of the centre light and the coat of arms of Roger de Mowbray are depicted at the base of the right light.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
24/07/2023 Contemporary images added. Paul Cooper
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
Market Place
Town
Helmsley
District
Ryedale
County
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
YO62 5AQ
OS map ref
SE 61167 83873
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Battle Of The Standard Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light, Top: BE BRAVE YE WARRIORS OF/ ENGLAND, THINK OF YOUR COUNTRY

Right light, Top: RISE UP, FILLED WITH/ THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Across the bottom of the lights: ROBT. DE BRUCE, HIS SON ADAM,, WM DE CANT WM DE ALBEMARLE, WM ESPEC. RALPH BN OF ORKNEY ROGR DE MOWBRAY, WM DE PERRY, BERD DE BALIOL/ "I SWEAR THAT ON THIS DAY I WILL CONQUER THE SCOTS OR DIE (ESPEC) SO SWEAR WE ALL" (BARONS)/ THE BATTLE OF THE STANDARD FOUGHT MONDAY 22ND AUGUST 1138 AGAINST DAVID, KING OF SCOTS
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
C 10FT
How wide is the component?
C 6FT
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Battle of the Standard (or Northallerton) was fought between David 1 of Scotland and Matilda of England against local English nobles and militia.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
163363
Bottom with inscription
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Bottom with inscription.
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
16/07/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
2423
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
163364
Dedication
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Dedication
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
16/07/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3024
Media Image Width
4032
Media ID
163365
Explanation from guide book
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Explanation from guide book
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
16/07/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
2126
Media Image Width
3024
Media ID
163366
Full view
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Full view
Copyright Statement
Paul Cooper
Who is it credited to?
Paul Cooper
Date Taken
16/07/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Cooper
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Image Suitability
Suitable
Media Image Height
3212
Media Image Width
2196
Media ID
176414
Three light stained glass window
What is the image's caption?
Battle Of The Standard
Copyright Statement
Orphan Work 30050
Who is it credited to?
Orphan Work 30050
Date Taken
Unknown
Who took or provided this image?
Orphan Work 30050
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2437
Media Image Width
1645