Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two light stained glass window depicting Abraham in the left hand light and David in the right hand light. The dedication is at the base of each light
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building No
65-67
Building Name
The former Dean Parish Church-now an Assembly Hall for the Erskine Stewart Melville Schools
Street
Dean Path
Town
Edinburgh
District
City Of Edinburgh
County
Lothian
Country
Scotland
Postcode
EH4 3DJ
OS map ref
NT 23843 74152
Other Details
Closed as a Church in October 2016, when the Congregation was dissolved
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Scotland

Dean Parish Church, Edinburgh - WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left Hand Light-To the glory of God and in Memory/1939/[names Cheyne to Meiree]
Right Hand Light-of Those who made the Supreme Sacrifice/[names Moncur to Todd]
War
How many names are listed in total?
9
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
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?
surname, initials of forenames, service or regiment
How is this information ordered?
surname
How many names are listed in total?
2
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Military Service
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, initials of forenames, service or regiment
How is this information ordered?
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
History
References
References
http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=3548&mforum=warmemscot
Margaret Thorburn, the archivist of Dean Church, provided the detailed information on each of the dead (see their individual entries).
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
88156
The Church
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
The Church
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
July 2008
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96896
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dean_church800x600.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
88157
Overall View
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Overall View
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
July 2008
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96897
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dean_ww2_1800x600.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
450
Media ID
88158
Closer in overall view
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Closer in overall view
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
July 2008
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96898
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
dean_ww2_2800x600.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
450
Media ID
88159
Left hand Light
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Left hand Light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
July 2008
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96899
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dean_ww2_3800x600.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800
Media ID
88160
Right Hand Light
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Right Hand Light
Copyright Statement
Copyright Paul Goodwin
Who is it credited to?
Paul Goodwin
Date Taken
July 2008
Who took or provided this image?
Paul Goodwin
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
96900
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
dean_ww2_4800x600.jpg
Media Image Height
600
Media Image Width
800