Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A three light stained glass window with the dedication across the bottom of all three lights.
The three lights each have a figure in as follows, possible that the figures depict C S Platt himself.
Left light, a figure wearing a cape and greaves, and carrying a cross staff and sword, with the coat of arms of Eton College and their motto beneath: "Floreat Etona" ["May Eton flourish"].
Centre light, a figure wearing armour and holding a spear and shield of St George standing over a dragon, and with the Platt coat of Arms and motto beneath: "Labitur et labetur" ["It passes and will pass"].
Right light, an armour clad soldier with the badge and motto of the 5th Dragoon Guards beneath: "Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum", ["We Do Not Retreat].
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
All Saints Church
Street
Sleaford Road
Town
Beckingham
District
County
Country
Postcode
LN5 0RF
OS map ref
SK 87565 53806
Other Details
East end of the south aisle
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

2nd Lieutenant C S Platt Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CECIL SHERMAN/ PLATT OF BARNBY MANOR NOTTS./ 2ND LIEUTENANT 5TH DRAGOON GUARDS WHO/ DIED 5TH JANY 1900 AT LADYSMITH SA WHILE SERVING WITH HIS REGIMENT DURING THE SIEGE OF THAT TOWN AGED 22
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, forenames, rank, regiment, date of death, age at death, place of death
Condition
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?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
305022
History
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
197643
Image
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
12/04/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
4643
Media Image Width
3046
Media ID
197644
Image
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window detail
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
12/04/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3121
Media Image Width
1812
Media ID
197645
Image
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window dedication detail
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window dedication detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
12/04/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2087
Media Image Width
4239
Media ID
197646
Image
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window in context in the south aisle wall
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
2nd Lieutenant C S Platt window in context in the south aisle wall
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
12/04/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3712
Media Image Width
4899
Media ID
197647
Image
Stained glass window dedicated to C S Platt
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window dedicated to C S Platt
Who is it credited to?
John Hendry
Date Taken
13/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
John Hendry
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1728
Media Image Width
2592
Media ID
197648
Image
Stained glass window dedicated to C S Platt detail
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
Stained glass window dedicated to C S Platt detail
Who is it credited to?
John Hendry
Date Taken
13/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
John Hendry
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1728
Media Image Width
2592