Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window and two plaques dedicating and re-dedicating the chapel and the window to the fallen of the First World War and then All Soldiers Past, Present and Future. The plaque installed in 1922 is a tarnished bronze colour with text in black gothic script. It is placed below a similar plaque from 1870 marking the insertion of the original window. The plaque from 2010 is shiny brass on a wooden panel. The font is black.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary's Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Country
England
Postcode
S70 2AH
OS map ref
SE 34374 06659
Other Details
In the Memorial chapel at the east end of the church
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Marys Church Memorial Chapel Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
1922 PANEL: The Glass above these tablets was transferred to / this new window in 1922, the Centennial year of / the rebuilding of the Church. On the date of its / Consecration, October 22, the South Transept / was Dedicated as a Chapel in memory of those / who gave their lives in the War 1914-1918. /
H. West / T.N Cretney, Churchwardens. / H. E. Hone, Rector. //
2010 PANEL: A.M.D.G. / This chapel was / renovated then rededicated on / 22nd October 2010 / To All Soldiers:- / PAST - PRESENT - FUTURE / Rev. Patrick Duckworth / Priest-in-Charge / Erny, Gill and Brooks Riddiough //
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
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?
0
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Non-Specific Conflict
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
Please include any additional information here
Commemorates All Soldiers Past, Present and Future.
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church of England
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Chapel
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Placed
When did it take place?
1922
Who was present?
1922 PANEL: The Glass above these tablets was transferred to / this new window in 1922, the Centennial year of / the rebuilding of the Church.
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
22nd October 1922
Who was present?
On the date of its / Consecration, October 22, the South Transept / was Dedicated as a Chapel in memory of those / who gave their lives in the War 1914-1918. H. West / T.N Cretney, Churchwardens. / H. E. Hone, Rector. //
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Rededicated
When did it take place?
22nd October 2010
Who was present?
2010 PANEL: A.M.D.G. / This chapel was / renovated then rededicated on / 22nd October 2010 / To All Soldiers:- / PAST - PRESENT - FUTURE / Rev. Patrick Duckworth / Priest-in-Charge / Erny, Gill and Brooks Riddiough
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
20871
Plaque commemorating dedication of Chapel
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Plaque commemorating dedication of Chapel
Copyright Statement
Copyright Gill Brookes (Barnsley War Memorials Project)
Who is it credited to?
Gill Brookes (Barnsley War Memorials Project)
Date Taken
02/05/2014
Who took or provided this image?
Gill Brookes (Barnsley War Memorials Project)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23615
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dscn7198.jpg
Media Image Height
1536
Media Image Width
2048
Media ID
20872
Plaque commemorating second dedication of Chapel
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Plaque commemorating second dedication of Chapel
Copyright Statement
Copyright Gill Brookes (Barnsley War Memorials Project)
Who is it credited to?
Gill Brookes (Barnsley War Memorials Project)
Date Taken
02/05/2014
Who took or provided this image?
Gill Brookes (Barnsley War Memorials Project)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
23616
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dscn7212.jpg
Media Image Height
1536
Media Image Width
2048