Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window made of three panels, and a top central panel depicting the Regimental emblem of Gibraltar castle in a wreath. Generally depicts Angels surrounding Jesus who is welcoming into Heaven a fallen soldier dressed in medieval armour.
Brass plaque below window, and a Roll of Honour beneath that, in velum with illuminated borders to pages.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Grid reference & address updated.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Holy Sepulchre Church
Street
Sheep Street
Town
Northampton
District
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Country
England
Postcode
NN1 3NL
OS map ref
SP 75397 60950
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Northamptonshire Regiment - 4th. Battalion Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window : "O DEATH WHERE IS THY STING"/ "GRAVE WHERE IS THY VICTORY"/ "THEY CLIMBED THE STEEP ASCENT OF HEAVEN THRO' PERIL AND PAIN"/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE 4TH BATTALION NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGT. WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919

Plaque : THIS WINDOW IS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE 4TH BATTALION NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT WHO ANSWERING THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL WENT VALIANTLY FORTH TO THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 AND MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE, THEIR NAMES HAVE BEEN INSCRIBED IN AN ALBUM WHICH IS KEPT IN THIS CHURCH.

Roll of Honour: 1914-1919/ GREAT WAR/ Roll of Officers/and/Other Ranks/ THE 4TH BATTN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGT T.A./ who made the supreme sacrifice/ for God and for Liberty./ "Their name liveth for Evermore".
War
How many names are listed in total?
902
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?
902
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,decorations
How is this information ordered?
surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
The roll has suffered from neglect and having been left in a position where it is vulnerable to changes in temperature and humidity, and dust. Church Warden is in contact with Northamptonshire Records Office who are advising on protective measures to be taken to protect the roll.
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
3500 mm
How wide is the component?
2080 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
310 mm
How wide is the component?
2000 mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Roll of honour
What condition is this component in?
Poor
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Vellum
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
WILLIAM MORRIS & CO
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
30th January 1921
Who was present?
Colonel the Early Spence K.G.
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
30th January 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Leicester
References
References
Northampton Mercury - Friday 21 January 1921 Page 1
4th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment
THE Memorial Window
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Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
99630
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19 August 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109700
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
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Media Image Height
4711
Media Image Width
2431
Media ID
99633
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
19 August 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
109707
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
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Media Image Height
1835
Media Image Width
4218