Memorial details

Memorial type
Chapel: Dedicated within church building
District
Lancaster
Town
Lancaster
County
Lancashire
Country
England
Commemoration
Boer War; Second (1899-1902), First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
MESSRS AUSTIN & PALEY (Architect)
Shrigley and Hunt (Makers)
Ceremony
  • Foundation Stone
    Date: 7 August 1903
    Attended by: COUNTESS CONSTANCE OF DERBY
  • Dedicated
    Date: 6 Jan 1921
    Attended by: Right Revd. A. G. Rawstrone, D.D. Bishop of Whal1ey.
  • Unveiled
    Date: 6 Jan 1921
    Attended by: General Sir Archibald Hunter, Colonel of the King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
  • Dedicated
    Date: 29 July 1904
    Attended by: Bishop of Manchester
  • Unveiled
    Date: 29 July 1904
    Attended by: Field Marshall Lord Roberts
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
18625

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Current location

North west corner of the Church.
St Marys Church (Lancaster Priory)
Castle Hill
Lancaster
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1YZ
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 47339 61940
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Extension of existing church by moving part of the 15th century north wall 21 feet north, joining it to the church by an apse at the east end and by a west wall and doorway, the north wall being replaced by four arches and an oak screen, separating the chapel from the main body of the church . Detailed description in Gildea: 'For Remembrance' p.104. Dedicatory tablet on north side of Chapel (by Shrigley & Hunt). In 1908 oak arcading with spaces for brass dado memorial tablets on the north and west walls, was put up in accordance with the original design. The many memorial tablets include names of former commanding officers and other members of the Regiment who have given distinguished service. The oak pews were added from time to time after 1908 as memorials-each has a brass plate to record its dedication and they give a seating capacity of around 150. There are three windows-all by Shrigley & Hunt. The chapel sanctuary has been furnished by many gifts from regimental families. Notable are the coptic crosses, one of which is carried in procession each Sunday- the only one in use in this country except Westminster Abbey. The dossal was given in 1929 . The west window was dedicated in 1921
Inscription
Plaque-THIS CHAPEL WAS ERECTED TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS,/ AND MEN OF THE KING'S OWN ROYAL/ LANCASTER REGIMENT WHO FELL IN THE/ SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN, 1899-1902. THE/ CORNERSTONE OF THE CHAPEL WAS LAID/ ON AUGUST 7TH 1903, BY CONSTANCE COUNTESS OF DERBY. THE CHAPEL WAS DEDICATED ON/ JULY 29TH 1904 BY THE RIGHT REVEREND/ THE LORD BISHOP OF MANCHESTER AT THE/ SAME TIME, THE BRASS WHICH RECORDS THE/ NAMES OF ALL WHO DIED IN THE WAR AND THE/ MEMORIAL WINDOW TO LIEUT. COLONEL GAWNE WERE UNVEILED BY FIELD MARSHALL THE RIGHT/ HONBLE EARL ROBERTS VC KG KP GGB OM CGS...... West Wall Window(5 lights): -To the glory of God and in memory of the officers, warrant officers, NCO's and men of the King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) who died in the course of justice and right in the war of 1914-18
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Chapel
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone, Wood
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
  • PRIORY AND PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY
  • Grade I
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
History
Grade I listed.
Costs

Memorial: £5,000.

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other
Details: c £5,000 raised from the Regiment and it's friends in Lancaster and District
Reference
  • For Remembrance and in Honour of Those Who Lost Their Lives in the South African War 1899-1902 by Gildea, James pp.103-104 Published:Eyre and Spottiswoode 1911 London Church furnishings were designed by the architects.
  • Leaflet about Regimental Chapel
  • The Times 4 July 1904 p.11. FM Lord Roberts would be present at the dedication of the Chapel on 29 July.

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