Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with figure holding scroll at top. Centrally an armoured figure holding a staff with a banner. Above his head is a crown to the left, and a cross to the right.
In the lower left hand corner is a wreath enclosing a figure with a St Andrew's cross. The whole is surrounded by a border of small rectangular pieces of glass with two small crosses in each lower corner.
Behind the altar there is a marble plaque bearing the names.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Remove memorial type from title, clarify the inscription as to what is on the window and what is on the tablet SN 25 June 2019
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Ciarians Church
Street
off the B8005, on a track from Rose Cottage
Town
Achnacarry
District
Lochaber
County
Highlands and Islands
Country
Scotland
Postcode
PH34 4EJ
OS map ref
NN 18107 87310
Other Details
Track on left about 50 yards after entrance to Achncarry House and over river. Park on road and walk up.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Scotland

St Ciarians Church - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
WINDOW:

Angel holding: "DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY"

Crown with: "STANDFAST"

Cross with: "BE FAITHFUL"

Ribbon with: "I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT "

Cameron Highlanders badge

TABLET: 1914-1919 / To the memory / of the unreturning / brave whose names / are here recorded/[names in 2 columns]
War
How many names are listed in total?
16
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?
16
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank (for officers), forename, surname, regiment (for officers), home address
How is this information ordered?
rank, surname
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?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Marble - White
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
References
References
BUILDINGS OF SCOTLAND by GIFFORD, JOHN H&I (1992) p.224 Source: Image Library
Photograph-https://canmore.org.uk/site/105246/achnacarry-st-cians-church-of-scotland
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
66723
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
10/12/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73152
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1-jmbriscoe_eos450_img3435-10_12_2012-14_16_2103.jpg
Media Image Height
2400
Media Image Width
1451
Media ID
66724
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
10/12/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73153
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
2-jmbriscoe_eos450_img3438-10_12_2012-14_17_1003.jpg
Media Image Height
2400
Media Image Width
1352
Media ID
66725
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry - Bottom
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry - Bottom
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
10/12/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73154
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
5-jmbriscoe_eos450_img3441-10_12_2012-14_17_4703.jpg
Media Image Height
1713
Media Image Width
2400
Media ID
66726
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry - Middle
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry - Middle
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
10/12/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73155
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
4-jmbriscoe_eos450_img3443-10_12_2012-14_18_0703.jpg
Media Image Height
2400
Media Image Width
1600
Media ID
66727
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry - Top
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
WW1 stained glass window in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry - Top
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
10/12/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73156
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
3-jmbriscoe_eos450_img3442-10_12_2012-14_17_5803.jpg
Media Image Height
1997
Media Image Width
2400
Media ID
66728
WW1 tablet in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
WW1 tablet in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
13/05/2017
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73157
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
1-jmb_13_05_2017_15_30_46_0001505003.jpg
Media Image Height
1687
Media Image Width
2400
Media ID
66729
WW1 tablet in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Priority
6
What is the image's caption?
WW1 tablet in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
10/12/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73158
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
2-jmbriscoe_eos450_img3433-10_12_2012-14_15_2403.jpg
Media Image Height
1617
Media Image Width
2400
Media ID
66730
WW1 tablet in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Priority
7
What is the image's caption?
WW1 tablet in St Ciarians Church, Achnacarry
Copyright Statement
Copyright Martin Briscoe
Who is it credited to?
Martin Briscoe
Date Taken
10/12/2012
Who took or provided this image?
Martin Briscoe
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
73159
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
3-jmbriscoe_eos450_img3434-10_12_2012-14_15_4603.jpg
Media Image Height
1661
Media Image Width
2400