Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Plain 3 light frosted glass window with 1914 in the left hand light and 1918 in the right hand light.
The description by the maker is-
This Memorial Window is built into the fabric of the School on the site of the town wall, which guarded our town in days gone by. In keeping with the School's ancient history and traditions, it is fitting that the medieval language of Chivalry and Heraldry should be used in the design. This design is built round the Christian Symbol of the Cross - the Cross of Service, Sacrifice and Salvation. This Cross is formed by the central mullion and transom. With shields in the upper portion are placed the emblems of the Services :- The Royal Navy is represented by the anchor, symbol of faith and steadfastness. The Army is represented by the firmly-grasped sword of Justice, raised in defence of freedom and right. The Royal Airforce is represented by a wing issuing from a cloud, symbol of these gallant Knights of the Air who dared all in defence of our country. The Merchant Service is represented by the trident issuing from a wave, symbol of the service which maintained our life-line throughout the seven seas at such high cost. On the right lower portion of the window, is the figure of Queen Margaret, taken from our School badge, and at her feet the wolf of Stirling, traditionally associated with the ancient history of our town. On the left, against a background of the old School and the Tree of Life and Knowledge, is the figure of a kneeling Knight in a Crusader's Cloak, offering his earth-won laurels in exchange for the Crown of Life. Above the figure of Queen Margaret is the inscription, "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life." May this memorial give lasting form to the image each of us carries in our heart and mind of a "Verray parfait gentil Knight" who dared all, gave all, gained all."
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Stirling High School
Street
Torbrex Farm Road
Town
Torbrex, Stirling
District
Country
Postcode
FK7 9HB
OS map ref
NS 79117 91997

Stirling Old High School-Window Location

Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Stirling Old High School- now the Highland Hotel
Street
Spittal Street
Town
Stirling
District
Country
Postcode
FK8 1QT
OS map ref
NS 79384 93575
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Move of school to new site
What year was it moved?
1988
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
Stirling High School
Street
Ogilvie Road
Town
Torbrex, Stirling
District
Country
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
Move of school to new site
What year was it moved?
2008
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
1914 1918
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
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
Components
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
James Atterson
What role did they have in the making?
References
References
Photograph-http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=3037&mforum=warmemscot