Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window of three lights, by Burlison & Grylls. The right hand light is an effigy of the Archangel Michael, holding the sword and scales of justice, standing on the head of the Prince of Darkness. The left hand light represents St George of England. The centre light represents Sir Galahad seeing the vision of the Holy Grail. Each light bears the name of the figure it depicts.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Added maker
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Wilfrid's Church
Street
High Street (A1104)
Town
Alford
District
County
Country
Postcode
LN13 9DS
OS map ref
TF 45548 76070
Other Details
South wall at the east end of the nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Flight Sub-Lieutenant M N Baron Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left light: Saint George

Centre light: Sir Galahad/ Thine eyes shall see the King/ in his beauty: they shall/ behold a far stretching land

Right light: Saint Michael

Across bottom of all three lights: To the glory of God and in loving memory of Maurice Nelson Baron, Flight Sub. Lieutenant R.N.A.S./ who was killed in action near Nieuport, Belgium on 15th Aug. 1917, aged 18 years and ten months.
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?
Surname, forenames, rank, date died, regiment, place of death, manner of death, age of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Dimensions
How high is the component?
3060mm
How wide is the component?
1980mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Window was erected by Revc. Canon C W Baron in memory of his eldest son.

The memorial was unveiled on Ascension Day.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS BURLISON & GRYLLS
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
29-05-1919
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
29-05-1919
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
References
References
Lincolnshire Chronicle 07 June 1919
Faculty Book 296
24 July 1919
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
78408
Image
Maurice Nelson Baron window
Priority
-4
What is the image's caption?
Maurice Nelson Baron window
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
23/10/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
85967
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
m_n_baron_window.jpg
Media Image Height
3901
Media Image Width
2880
Media ID
78409
Image
M N Baron window detail
Priority
-3
What is the image's caption?
M N Baron window detail
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
23/10/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
85968
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
m_n_baron_window_detail.jpg
Media Image Height
2894
Media Image Width
5427
Media ID
78410
Image
M N Baron window in context
Priority
-2
What is the image's caption?
M N Baron window in context
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
23/10/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
85969
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
m_n_baron_window_in_context.jpg
Media Image Height
5510
Media Image Width
3674
Media ID
7476
Image
M N Baron window
Priority
-1
What is the image's caption?
M N Baron window
Who is it credited to?
Mike Berrell
Date Taken
2012
Who took or provided this image?
Mike Berrell
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
8363
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ukniwm_53942_cmike_berrell_2012.jpg
Media Image Height
2560
Media Image Width
1920