Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A stained glass window of two lights with the figure of St George on the left and St Michael on the right. In the lower part of the left light is the crucifixion and on the right is a figure on a horse. Below the window is a brass plaque with a mosaic inset of St George kneeling with the inscription below, with a double lined, gold, black and white design border in between. Each side of this are two blue mosaics, each with gold line borders and the names in gold (in a single column) with the dates of their school attendance.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Ronan's School
Street
Water Lane
Town
Hawkhurst
District
Tunbridge Wells
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
TN18 5DJ
OS map ref
TQ 77780 30800
Other Details
In the school Chapel
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The School closed on its original site near Worthing.

Saint Ronan's School, Hawkhurst - WW1 Location

What year was it moved?
1945-6
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
On left light: St George/ He died for us/ Greater love hath no man than this that

On right light: St Michael/ Faithful and True/ a man lay down his life for his friends.
On central mosaic below the image of St George: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ MEMBERS OF THIS SCHOOL/ WHO DIED FOR ENGLAND/ IN THE GREAT WAR
Left mosaic: [Names.]
Right mosaic: [Names.]
War
How many names are listed in total?
30
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?
30
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, initials, years attended school
How is this information ordered?
Years attended school
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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
2700mm
How wide is the component?
970mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Mosaic
Dimensions
How high is the component?
800mm
How wide is the component?
1120mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
13th February 1921
References
References
See school magazine April 1921 pp. 137-8.
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
111919
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Saint Ronan's School
Who is it credited to?
Saint Ronan's School
Date Taken
29/03/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Saint Ronan's School
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
123533
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ww1_memorial_stained_glass_window.jpg
Media Image Height
2000
Media Image Width
1500
Media ID
111920
Left Hand Panel
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Left Hand Panel
Copyright Statement
Copyright Saint Ronan's School
Who is it credited to?
Saint Ronan's School
Date Taken
29/03/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Saint Ronan's School
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
123534
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
ww1_tiled_memorial_panel_on_lhs_below_st_george_window.jpg
Media Image Height
2000
Media Image Width
1244
Media ID
111921
Middle Panel
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Middle Panel
Copyright Statement
Copyright Saint Ronan's School
Who is it credited to?
Saint Ronan's School
Date Taken
29/03/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Saint Ronan's School
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
123535
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
ww1_tiled_centrepiece_below_st_george_window.jpg
Media Image Height
2268
Media Image Width
1500
Media ID
111922
Right Hand Panel
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Right Hand Panel
Copyright Statement
Copyright Saint Ronan's School
Who is it credited to?
Saint Ronan's School
Date Taken
29/03/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Saint Ronan's School
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
123536
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
ww1_tiled_memorial_on_rhs_below_st_george_window.jpg
Media Image Height
2000
Media Image Width
1500