Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? A two-light stained glass window, and associated brass plaque beneath. In the upper section of the window, Jesus Christ is depicted (in the left light), blessing the kneeling soldier (in the right light). Beneath those panels is the text 'Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends'. The lower left section of the window depicts the crucifixion; the lower right depicts a mounted soldier, leading others into battle. Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Description of the memorial, and relevant data/refs added, including the Grade II Listing etc. JK 29/10/2023 Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St Wilfrids Church Street Church Street Town Kirkby In Ashfield District Ashfield County Nottinghamshire Country England Postcode NG17 8LA OS map ref SK 49018 55838 Other Details South wall of the nave. If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Kirkby In Ashfield - WW1 Window Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Window: Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Plaque: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914-1918. THE ABOVE WINDOW IS PLACED/ BY THE LOCAL DETACHMENT OF THE BRITISH RED CROSS. War How many names are listed in total? 0 Which war or group does the memorial commemorate? First World War (1914-1918) Is the total an exact count? Yes Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Church of England. What is the memorial's maintenance history? 28/11/1950: St Wilfrid's Church was Grade II Listed (List Entry Number 1275908). The listing's mention of this memorial reads: 'South side has war memorial window and brass c.1920' Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Window What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Stained Glass Listing Information Does it have listed status? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? II What is the listing reference? 1275908 Please include any additional listing information here 'South side has war memorial window and brass c.1920' Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Plaque What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Brass Listing Information Does it have listed status? Yes If yes, which organisation listed it? Historic England What grade is it listed at? II What is the listing reference? 1275908 Please include any additional listing information here 'South side has war memorial window and brass c.1920' History Scholarship Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it? No Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Unveiled When did it take place? 22 June 1919 Who was present? The Venerable Archdeacon Hacking, of Southwell, unveiled the memorial. Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Dedicated When did it take place? 22 June 1919 Who was present? The Venerable Archdeacon Hacking, of Southwell, dedicated the memorial. References References Mansfield Reporter, Friday 18th April 1919 (page 5) reported: Quite a number of religious bodies in the county have resolved to honour the memory of those who hare fallen in the war. At Linby a lych-gate will probably be provided as a memorial, and at Newstead it is hoped that the long-promised church will he built. Annesley has lost heavily, including two brother officers of the Musters' family, as well as a brother-in-law, and will do something to keep alive the memory of those who have fallen. St. Thomas's Church, East Kirkby, claims to have lost sixty men who were connected with the church, and it has been decided to place a memorial window in the church, and at St. Wilfrid's, in the same parish, a brass tablet is to be erected. Here fifty-one men have given their lives for their country. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001825/19190418/092/0005 Mansfield Reporter Friday 27th June 1919 (page 3) reported: KIRKBY'S MEMORIAL TO THE FALLEN. A dedicatory service was held at the Parish Church of St. Wilfrid's, on Sunday morning, when the Ven. Archdeacon Hacking, of Southwell, unveiled a stained glass window, which has been placed in the church by the local Red Cross Society, to commemorate the memory of the 180 Kirkby men who have fallen during the war. The window ,which is beautiful in design, is inscribed as follows: "Greater love bath no man than this, that he laid down his life for his friends." A brass tablet is placed underneath the window, bearing the words: "To the glory of God, and in memory of the men from the parish of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, who have fallen in the great war, 1914-1918." Preceding the service, a church parade was held, the "fall in" being at the cross roads, East Kirkby. and those taking part included: "Comrades of the Great War," Cadets, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides. Red Cross Detachments. and St. John's Ambulance Brigade. The Archdeacon conducted the service, and unveiled the window, assisted by the Rev. S. M. Wheeler, vicar of St. Thomas's, and the Rev. J. W. Wilkinson, curate at St. Wilfrid's. During the service the choir rendered the anthem, "Send out Thy Light." https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001825/19190627/068/0003 Historic England, record of Grade II Listing of the Church. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1275908?section=official-list-entry Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project, has a photo of the window https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/kirkby-st-wilfrid/hglass.php#win06 https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/201086/