Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window with tracery above, with an accompanying brass plaque on an oak backboard on the table beneath.
The design, a Latin cross with a red wheel at the crossing, from which stream of light fan out, intersecting a series of concentric circles across the three lights. The floral symbols of the four British nations are depicted at the corners, while the badges of the RAF, Royal Navy, Army, and Merchant Navy are depicted in the tracery above.
The Dedication is inscribed in a panel spreading across the bottom of the lights, with the badge of the Royal British Legion at its centre point.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Trevor Road
Town
Chirk
District
County
Country
Postcode
LL14 5HX
OS map ref
SJ 29146 37640
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

St Mary's Chirk - Remembrance Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
On the window: Dedicated to the Glory of God and Commemorating those from/ this Parish who have served their country in War and Peace
On the accompanying plaque: This Remembrance Window was/ unveiled and consecrated by/ the Archbishop of Wales during/ a Service on the 12th June, 1994./ It was paid for by members of/ the Chirk Royal British Legion/ and many other public/ subscriptions.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
No
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
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
155676
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
other
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Royal British Legion and public subscriptions
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
MAG: "LEGION" DECEMBER/ JANUARY 1998
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
JANE GRAY A.R.C.A., F.M.G.P.
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
12th June 1994
Who was present?
Archbishop of Wales
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
160577
Image
The memorial window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The memorial window - the accompanying plaque is fixed to the top of the table, beside the Book of Remembrance (WMR 49865)
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
22/05/2023
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
1178
Media ID
160578
Image
The upper section of the window - and tracery with the Service badges
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
The upper section of the window - and tracery with the Service badges
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
22/05/2023
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
764
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
160579
Image
The accompanying brass plaque
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
The accompanying brass plaque
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
22/05/2023
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
721
Media Image Width
1280
Media ID
160580
Image
Lower section of window, with inscription
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Lower section of window - with inscription and RBL badge along the bottom
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
22/05/2023
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
900
Media Image Width
1280