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Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Penwith
Town
Lelant
County
Cornwall
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 07 April 1920
    Attended by: Bishop of Truro
  • Unveiled
    Date: 07 April 1921
    Attended by: Bishop of Truro
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
26311

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Current location

South aisle
ST UNY CHURCH
Lelant
Penwith
Cornwall
TR26 3DT
England

OS Grid Ref: SW 548 377
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three-light stained glass window with figure in the centre and dedicatory inscription at the base. Names of fallen on flower diaper. Shields at the top of each light. Figure of St. George killing the dragon in the centre light with royal crest above him. Armorials of Truro Diocese in the left and right hand lights.
Inscription
IN THANKS TO GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE LELANT MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 R.I.P.
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Andrew, Vernon
Andrew, William
Backhouse, Charles F
Ballance, Percy Des C
Bassett, Macivor
Bastion, William
Beare, Edwin
Beare, Ernest
Beare, Garfield
Beare, John Henry
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Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 7
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 7
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public

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