Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Single light stained glass window depicting the subject in uniform, as if on sentry duty, against a background of a war-torn battlefield. Beneath him is his regimental badge, with the inscription at the bottom. Above him are depicted two children's faces, with halos, perhaps representing siblings who died in infancy.
The subject is also commemorated on the family grave in the churchyard (WMR 116460).
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Luke's Church
Street
Mainway
Town
Skerton
District
County
Country
Postcode
LA1 2AX
OS map ref
SD 47862 62576
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

J Woods Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God and in Memory of John Woods/ 1/5th Batt The King's Own Regt, who fell in the Great/ War 1915. This window erected by his Parents./ He Volunteered and gave his all.
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, surname, unit, manner and year of death.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
221321
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
BK: DIOCESAN FACULTY BOOK 1917 - 1934
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
1921
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Image
The window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The window
Who is it credited to?
Berenice Baynham
Date Taken
16/04/2013
Who took or provided this image?
Berenice Baynham
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1080
Media Image Width
810
Image
Regimental badge and inscription
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Regimental badge and inscription
Who is it credited to?
Berenice Baynham
Date Taken
16/04/2013
Who took or provided this image?
Berenice Baynham
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1080
Media Image Width
1440