Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window. The upper section of each light includes a panel depicting Jesus teaching. The middle section of the first light includes panels depicting the battle honours of the 23rd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers; at the foot of that light is the coat of arms and inscription re Sir William Norris Young. The middle section of the 2nd light includes a panel depicting the emblem and battle honours of the Royal Artillery; at the foot of that light is the coat of arms and inscription re Sir George John Young.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Data/refs added re Grade II* listing etc; description amended re inscriptions/crests. JK 2/8/2024
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Michael and All Angels Church
Street
Valley Road
Town
Hughenden
District
Country
Postcode
HP14 4LA
OS map ref
SU 86420 95527
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Young Brothers Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Light 1: To the memory of Sir Wm. Norris Young. Bt./ Lieut: 23rd Fusiliers; Killed at the Alma/ September 20th 1854 aged 21.

Light 2: To the memory of his brother, Sir Geo: John/ Young, Bt. Roy. Artill: who died of cholera/ before Sebastopol, Oct 22nd same year aged 19.
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname, and details of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church of England
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
21/6/1955: The church was Grade II* listed (List Entry number 1125743).
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
II*
What is the listing reference?
1125743
History
References
References
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248406968/william-norris-young
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/256526115/george-john-young
Historic England: details of Grade II* Listing of the Church on 21/6/1955:
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1125743?section=official-list-entry
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/264657/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
80944
Image
Two-light stained glass window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Two-light stained glass window
Who is it credited to?
Ben Sharp
Date Taken
15 October 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Ben Sharp
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
88776
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
c19th_memorial_window.jpg
Media Image Height
1512
Media Image Width
1512
Media ID
182061
Image
Lower section of stained glass window light , re Sir William Norris Young (Bart)
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Lower section of stained glass window light , re Sir William Norris Young (Bart)
Who is it credited to?
Simon Cope (WMO 264657)
Date Taken
22/10/2017
Who took or provided this image?
Simon Cope (WMO 264657)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3264
Media ID
182062
Image
Lower section of stained glass window light, re Sir George John Young (Bart)
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Lower section of stained glass window light, re Sir George John Young (Bart)
Who is it credited to?
Simon Cope (WMO 264657)
Date Taken
22/10/2017
Who took or provided this image?
Simon Cope (WMO 264657)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3264
Media ID
203271
Image
Young Brothers
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Young Brothers
Who is it credited to?
R. Maddox
Date Taken
2019
Who took or provided this image?
R. Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
854
Media Image Width
1280