Probus, St Probus and St Grace
South Chapel east
Entries in grey
are not obtained from documentary evidence, but
are inferred from content, context, etc .
Date of manufacture and insertion
1899
Number of lights
4
Maker
Heaton, Butler & Bayne
Main subject
The four greater Old-Testament prophets
2a .
Isaiah
2b .
Jeremiah
2c .
Ezekiel
2d .
Daniel
1a .
Saw, a symbol of Isaiah
1b .
Judah’s sceptre, a symbol of Jeremiah
1c .
Closed gate, a symbol of Ezekiel
1d .
Lion’s head, a symbol of Daniel
Tracery subject
Three angels in adoration
Donor
Masters and boys of Probus School
Dedicatees
Revd Richard Blackmore,
rector of Lamorran,
vicar of Merther,
principal of Probus School,
died 31st March 1899 aged 63
Mary Anne Blackmore,
wife of the Revd Blackmore,
died 6th December 1891 aged 45
Notes
Death of Mary Blackmore,
Royal Cornwall Gazette December 10, 1891 p 4 (report and funeral),
Royal Cornwall Gazette December 17, 1891 p 7 (funeral).
Death of Richard Blackmore,
Royal Cornwall Gazette April 6, 1899 p 4 (funeral),
Royal Cornwall Gazette April 6, 1899 p 5 (notice).
Meeting to consider applying for a faculty for memorial window,
Royal Cornwall Gazette September 7, 1899 p 7 .
Insertion, subjects, donors, dedicatees,
Royal Cornwall Gazette December 7, 1899 p 7 .
Dedicatees,
Royal Cornwall Gazette December 14, 1899 p 4 .
Truro Diocesan Faculty
Truro Diocesan Kalendar 1900 p 159 (18th September 1899 ). Heard & Sons, Truro (D/E/3/10 , D/E/4/5 )
To place stained glass Window at east end of
south aisle, in memory of Rev. R Blackmore.
Truro Diocesan Kalendar 1901 p 160 (2nd December 1899 ). Heard & Sons, Truro (D/E/3/10 , D/E/4/5 )
Dedication by the Archdeacon of Cornwall of stained glass Window
(Heaton, Butler and Baynes [sic ]), in memory of the Rev. R. and Mrs. Blackmore—the offering of past and present
Masters and Scholars of Probus School: Subject—The Four Greater Prophets, with their symbols .
To the glory of God & in affectionate memory of Richard Blackmore MA Oxon
Rector of Lamorran & Vicar of Merther Principal &
for 31 years Headmaster of Probus School who died on the 31st day of March 1899 aged 63 &
of Mary Anne his wife who died on the 6th day of Decr 1891 aged 46
This window has been erected by the Past & Present Masters & Boys of Probus School 1899
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
Tracery.
Angels in adoration
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
Isaiah
2a .
Isaiah, holding a scroll
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
1a .
A saw, a symbol of Isaiah. Jewish tradition says that Isaiah
suffered martyrdom by being sawn in two.
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
Jeremiah
2b .
Jeremiah, holding a scroll wrapped in a decorated cover
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
1b .
The sceptre of Judah, a symbol of Jeremiah
(Genesis 49:10 ).
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
Ezekiel
2c .
Ezekiel, holding a book
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
1c .
A closed gate, a symbol of Ezekiel
(Ezekiel 44:2 ).
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
Daniel
2d .
Daniel, holding a scroll
Photograph copyright © John Evans.
1d .
A lion’s head, a symbol of Daniel
(Daniel 6:16 ).
Photograph copyright © John Evans.