Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Five-light stained glass window illustrating the Crucifixion and angels holding scrolls. Beneath is dedicatory incised white marble tablet with black lettering.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Martin's Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Liskeard
District
Caradon
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Postcode
PL14 3AQ
OS map ref
SX 25400 64412
Other Details
North aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Martin's Church, Liskeard - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
The above Window and this Tablet were dedicated / To the Glory of God / BY THE BISHOP OF TRURO ON EASTER DAY 1921, IN REMEMBRANCE / OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHOSE NAMES ARE HERE INSCRIBED WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1918. / ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS OF LISKEARD. / (Names)
War
How many names are listed in total?
132
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?
132
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename initials, surname
How is this information ordered?
Listed alphabetical by surname with exceptions
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Marble - White
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
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Parishioners and friends
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
J Wippell and Co. Ltd.
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Clayton and Bell
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
27 March 1921
Who was present?
Bishop of Truro
References
References
Local Publication / Booklet W H Paynter: 'The Parish Church of St Martin Liskeard (1966) p.27
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
59701
St Martins Church - WW1
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
St Martins Church - WW1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Jane Barnes
Who is it credited to?
Jane Barnes
Date Taken
2019
Who took or provided this image?
Jane Barnes
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
65497
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
62986.jpg
Media Image Height
2976
Media Image Width
3968
Media ID
166657
Liskeard - WW1, window and tablet in context
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Liskeard - WW1, window and tablet in context
Date Taken
09/2023
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1737
Media Image Width
1165
Media ID
166658
Liskeard - WW1, window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Liskeard - WW1, window
Date Taken
09/2023
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1032
Media Image Width
1068