Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window showing the crucified Christ with Mary and John at either side, and angels below flanking an empty tomb. There is a wooden board below listing the names.
Another source says the window is of St. Columba Blessing the people on the shore of Iona.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Ardminish and Cara Parish Church
Street
Crocan A Chiull
Town
Ardminish (Isle of Gigha)
District
Argyll And Bute
County
Highlands and Islands
Country
Scotland
Postcode
PA41 7AG
OS map ref
NR 64787 48951
Other Details
East end of church
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Scotland

Isle of Gigha Window WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Window: To the glory of god and in memory of the men of this parish who laid down their lives in the great war 1914-1918."Greater Love hath no man than this"

Board: 1914-1918/DIED FOR KING/AND COUNTRY/[names]
War
How many names are listed in total?
9
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
9
What information is listed for those commemorated?
forename, surname
How is this information ordered?
surname, forename
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
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?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Board
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood
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
There is also a Roll of Honour in the church
Supervisor comments
The church was built in 1923-24 and the window was included in the design.
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Stephen Adam Studios
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
Before 1st May 1924
Who was present?
Mrs Graham, who gave two sons in the War.
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
Before 1st May 1924
Who was present?
Rev. J. A. Argyll Baker, M.A., of Saddell (a native of Gigha); Rev. Donald Davidson of Campbeltown, moderator of the Presbytery of Kintyre.
References
References
Campbeltown Courier - Saturday 10 May 1924 Pages 1, 3 & 4
(images of the War Memorial window and also the other commemorative window with transcriptions and list of names)
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser - Saturday 17 May 1924 Page 3
HIGHLAND AND LOWLAND CHURCHES.
GIGHA PARISH CHURCH.
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Violet Banks Photograph Album - Gigha - Page 17 - Gigha Church. https://canmore.org.uk/collection/2252471