Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single light stained glass window depicting Christ holding a lantern with a biblical inscription on a "ribbon" below his feet. There is a commemoration etched into the lower segment of the window, which is situated between the two parish Rolls of Honour for WW1 and WW2.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Images added, description improved
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Mildred's Church
Street
Beatrice Av
Town
Whippingham
District
Medina
County
Isle Of Wight
Country
England
Postcode
PO32 6LW
OS map ref
SZ 51130 93609
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Whippingham Parish Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Ribbon: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Commemoration: Into the tender & loving hands of the all merciful/Saviour we commend the Souls of our Brethren who/ from this Parish responded to the call of duty, fought/ for the flag and died for their King and Country.
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
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St Mildred's 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
Please include any additional listing information here
Church is Grade 1 listed building, entry no. 1267717
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
17 September 1920
Who was present?
HRH Princess Beatrice (wife of Prince Henry of Battenberg)
References
References
MEWHM005
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
126859
Whippingham Window 1
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Whippingham Window 1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Ann Hacke
Who is it credited to?
Ann Hacke
Date Taken
November 2021
Who took or provided this image?
Ann Hacke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
140157
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20211118_104549.jpg
Media Image Height
4128
Media Image Width
3096
Media ID
126860
Whippingham Window 2
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Whippingham Window 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Ann Hacke
Who is it credited to?
Ann Hacke
Date Taken
November 2021
Who took or provided this image?
Ann Hacke
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
140160
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
20211118_104602_1.jpg
Media Image Height
4128
Media Image Width
3096