Memorial

St. Mary Our Lady of Bloxham - Window

Memorial window

Source: Copyright John E Scurr

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Current Location

St. Mary Our Lady of Bloxham, Church Street, Bloxham, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX15 4PY, England

OS Grid Reference

SP 42995 35687

Denomination

Church of England

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 84081
Description: The window is a 5 light window with figures of St Denys, Blessed Mary, St Martin, Galahad, St George and Joan of Arc. The two rows of figures each stand on a carpet of flowers. In between the figures are 3 military badges and one coat of arms all set on laurel wreaths. The top tracery contains various sprigs of Rose, Ivy, Oak and Laurel - 14 in all. The dedication plaque has a relatively large brass cross attached to the main brass plate.
Inscription: THE EAST WINDOW OF THIS CHAPEL IS DEDICATED TO THE BELOVED MEMORY/ OF TWO BROTHERS & A FRIEND DEAR TO BOTH, WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US IN FRANCE./ (NAMES)/ DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY/ "ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD & LET LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM".

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: Forenames, surnames and details of death

Conservation

Components

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: I

List Entry: 1284130

This window is specifically mentioned by Historic England in their Grade 1 listing for the church "Chancel low south window by Morris and Co, inserted 1920."

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good