Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
East Cambridgeshire
Town
Ely
County
Cambridgeshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11th May 1922
    Attended by: General The Lord Horne GCB KCMG ADC
  • Dedicated
    Date: 11th May 1922
    Attended by: Bishop of Ely
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
12936

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Current location

MEMORIAL CHAPEL ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE NORTH TRANSEPT
Ely Cathedral
Ely
East Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4LB
England

OS Grid Ref: TL 54132 80238
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three light window with the three figures, crowned figure of Jesus as the King of Glory at centre, on the left is St George for England and on the right is St Martin for France. Small panels in lower part of window represent the crucifixion above the words "Greater love hath no man than this" in the centre, Hereward the Wake and "The fight in the reeds at Aldreth" on the left and the Duke of Brithnoth addressing his men "Before the battle of Maldon" on the right. In the tracery at the top of the window are the badge of the regiment and the arms of the See of Ely and the County of Cambridge.
Inscription
To the Glory of OF GOD and in grateful memory of all Ranks of the Cambridgesgire Regiment/ who fell in the Service of their King and Country 1914 + 1918
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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