Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window with associated brass plaque. The window is set withing a recessed stone opening. The two tall, narrow lights with pointed Gothic-style tracery are set within dark leaded surrounds. The upper sections contain decorative white and yellow glass, incorporating quatrefoil motifs, circular ornament and gilded bird-like designs against a dark background. The left hand window depicts Christ telling Martha that her brother will rise again, and the right hand window depicts Mary sitting inside the house. The brass plaque is attached to the inclined wall below.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Holy Cross Church
Street
Canal-side, off Church Lane
Town
Shipton On Cherwell
District
County
Country
Postcode
OX5 1JL
OS map ref
SP 48023 16520
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Captain H C Brown Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF HORACE COWLEY BROWN,/ CAPTAIN IN HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY,/ WHO DIED OF INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTY,/ THIS WINDOW IS HERE SET./ ANNO DOMINI MDCCCLXXIII./ AETATIS XXXIV.
Left hand window: THY BROTHER SHALL RISE AGAIN
Right hand window: BUT MARY SAT STILL IN THE HOUSE
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?
Name, rank, regiment, date of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Image
Window.
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Who is it credited to?
Sue Connell
Date Taken
10/10/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sue Connell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
2032
Media Image Width
1524
Image
Plaque.
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
Who is it credited to?
Sue Connell
Date Taken
10/10/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Sue Connell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1524
Media Image Width
2032