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 the upper section of each light and commemoration in the lower. The figure of St. Gabriel is depicted in the upper left light holding a scroll, St. Michael holding a sword and shield in the upper right light. The lights below carry the names, surrounded by palm and laurel branches. The Coat of Arms of the school is in the centre light of the tracery, the commemoration in Latin across the base of both lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Old Cathedral School
Street
Cathedral Close
Town
Truro
District
Carrick
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Postcode
TR1 2FQ
OS map ref
SW 82646 44968
Other Details
This was the last known location of the memorial - the old site of the Cathedral school which closed in 1982, the building then becoming an office. However, these offices are currently unoccupied, albeit owned by the Cathedral.

Truro Cathedral School - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand light upper panel, on scroll held by St.Gabriel: AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA DOMUNIS TECUM (Translation - Hail Mary, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee)
Left hand light lower panel: (NAMES)
Right hand light lower panel: (NAMES)
Inscription running below the two lower panels: AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM ET IN PIAM ET PERPETUAM MEMORIAM SCHOLA ECCLESIAE TRURONENSIS ALUMNORUM/ QUI IN BELLO PER QUATTUOR ANNOS GESTO MCMXIV - MCMXVIII GRAVISSIMA PRO REGE ET PATRIA PASSI LIBERTATEM NOBIS/ SIBI IMMORTALITATEM MORTE SUA EMERVERUNT HANC FENESTRAM ORNANDAM CURAVERUNT EJUSDEM SCHOLAE CONDISCIPULI./ AVETE FORTES ANIMAE BENE VALEATIS IN PACE. (Translation - To the greater glory of God, and in affectionate and lasting memory of those lads of Truro Cathedral School who, in the Great War, from 1914 to 1918, for King and Country enduring all things, by their supreme sacrifice won liberty for us, and for themselves a deathless name—this window has been given by their friends. Brave souls, all hail! In peace farewell.)
War
How many names are listed in total?
19
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?
19
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname
How is this information ordered?
Surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Dean and Chapter of Truro Cathedral
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?
2.9 metres
How wide is the component?
1.1 metres
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Fouracre & Son
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
16th December 1921
Who was present?
Canon Grigson (note: two of Canon Grigson's three sons killed in the War are commemorated on the window)
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
16th December 1921
Who was present?
Canon Corfe
References
References
https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/history/restoration/old-cathedral-school
West Briton and Royal Cornwall Gazette, 21st December 1921
Cornish Stained Glass, https://www.cornishstainedglass.org.uk/mgssec/window.xhtml?buildingid=350&locid=40, accessed 16th July 2023
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
100932
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Truro Cathedral
Who is it credited to?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
Date Taken
18 September 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
111211
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
truro_old_catherdral_school_1a.jpg
Media Image Height
1512
Media Image Width
2016
Media ID
100933
Window - Lower Half
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window - Lower Half
Copyright Statement
Copyright Truro Cathedral
Who is it credited to?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
Date Taken
18 September 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
111213
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
truro_old_cathedral_school_2a.jpg
Media Image Height
1512
Media Image Width
2016
Media ID
100934
Window - Names Surnames B-H
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Window - Surnames B-H
Copyright Statement
Copyright Truro Cathedral
Who is it credited to?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
Date Taken
18 September 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
111216
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
truro_old_cathedral_school_3.jpg
Media Image Height
1512
Media Image Width
2016
Media ID
100935
Window - Names Surnames M-W
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Window - Names Surnames M-W
Copyright Statement
Copyright Truro Cathedral
Who is it credited to?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
Date Taken
18 September 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Tilly Donahue, Truro Cathedral
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
111218
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
truro_old_cathedral_school_4.jpg
Media Image Height
1512
Media Image Width
2016