Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A two light, stained glass window. Each panel has two angel figures at the top. The left hand window features Gabriel holding a flower and scroll bearing the words "Ave Maria gratia plena". The right hand window has St George, in armour, holding a sword and lance. A brass dedication panel is on the wall below the window with lettering incised in black.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Lawrence's Church
Street
High Street
Town
Bourton-on-the-Water
District
Cotswold
County
Gloucestershire
Country
England
Postcode
GL54 2AW
OS map ref
SP 16698 20864
Other Details
In the South Nave.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Captain JG Willoughby Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window - "OH YE ANGELS OF THE LORD, BLESS THEE THE LORD"/ "AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA"/

Plaque - This window is placed here to the glory of God/ by Major General James F. Willoughby, Indian Army, in memory/ of Mary Ann, his beloved wife who died Novr. 5th 1915, and of their/ only son Captain James Gerald Willoughby, 33rd (Queen Victoria's Own)/ Light Cavalry who was killed in action at Shaiba, Mesopotamia March 3rd 1915
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Rank, Forename, Surname, Unit, Cause of death, date of death, location of death
Please include any additional information here
He is also listed on IWM 20668 and 98568.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
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
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques / Panels with names
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
Cost defrayed by Major-General James F, Willoughby, J.P. of Cheltenham and Bourton.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Faculty Granted
When did it take place?
Before 10th March 1916
Who was present?
Chancellor of the Diocese (His Honour Judge A. B. Elliott, M.A.) granted to Rev. W. E. White, rector of Bourton-on-the-Water
References
References
https://www.masonicgreatwarproject.org.uk/legend.php?id=3380
https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/631841/willoughby,-james-gerald/
Gloucestershire Echo - Friday 10 March 1916
THE COTSWOLDS.
MEMORIAL IN BOURTON CHURCH.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
95452
Memorial window to Capt James Willoughby
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window to Capt. James Willoughby
Copyright Statement
Copyright Brian Mawdsley
Who is it credited to?
Brian Mawdsley
Date Taken
01/06/20
Who took or provided this image?
Brian Mawdsley
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
104990
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
gloucestershire_bourton-on-the-water_st_lawrence_memorial_window_to_capt._james_g._willoughby_kia_mesopotamia_1915_1_1.jpg
Media Image Height
3910
Media Image Width
1344
Media ID
127852
Captain JG Willoughby brass plaque
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Captain JG Willoughby brass plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Phil Duggan
Who is it credited to?
Phil Duggan
Date Taken
03/12/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Phil Duggan
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
141280
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
91790_phil_duggan_3_december_2021.jpg
Media Image Height
960
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
127855
Capt James Willoughby plaque - 2
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Capt. James Willoughby plaque - 2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Phil Duggan
Who is it credited to?
Phil Duggan
Date Taken
03/12/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Phil Duggan
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
141283
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
91790_phil_duggan_3_december_2021a.jpg
Media Image Height
785
Media Image Width
1298
Media ID
158850
Setting
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Setting
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Austin
Who is it credited to?
David Austin
Date Taken
02/11/2022
Who took or provided this image?
David Austin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1053
Media Image Width
1580
Media ID
158851
Memorial window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Memorial window
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Austin
Who is it credited to?
David Austin
Date Taken
02/11/2022
Who took or provided this image?
David Austin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2189
Media Image Width
1460
Media ID
158852
Memorial plaque
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
Memorial plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright David Austin
Who is it credited to?
David Austin
Date Taken
02/11/2022
Who took or provided this image?
David Austin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1460
Media Image Width
2189