Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Vertical rectangular stained glass window of three lights with dedication contained within scroll running across base of all lights. All lights divided into small coloured oblongs by lead strips. Left and right lights have flown motifs within wreaths near top - left hand, a fleur de lis - symbol of France, right-hand, a rose, symbol of England. Centre light has multi-coloured depiction of Madonna holding Christ Child, treading down evil, portrayed by a snake, and flanked by lilies.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Castle Hill St Philips CE Primary School
Street
Hereford Rd
Town
Hindley
District
Wigan
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Postcode
WN2 4DH
OS map ref
SD 62674 04828
Other Details
In the main hall of the school

Castle Hill St Philip's Primary School - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God and in grateful Memory of the Members of this School/ who gave their lives in the Cause of Freedom during the World War/ 1939 - 1945
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Castle Hill St Philips Church of England Primary School.
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
Window possibly pre-dates existing school building and is believed to have been resited when original site demolished, however this unconfirmed.
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The school is responsible for this memorial
Last repair/work was in March 2005: Window revealed when storage units removed.
Record Notes
Who originally recorded this memorial?
Carol Littler
Other Notes
17 Sefton Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8UM. Tel: 01695 625116
References
References
Wigan Evening Post 15 March 2006.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
75770
The window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The window
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
10/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
82993
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
st_ps_sch_ww2_window.jpg
Media Image Height
1080
Media Image Width
1280