Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window in memory of those who fell in the Great War.
Damaged in lightning in 1922. Was not in the church in 2018 so presumably not replaced.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Rename, as this was not a Civic memorial, and post as lost. A very great shame that the research suggestion offered which would certainly have determined more information about the window to allow a full report to be compiled has not been followed through. Not everything can be done by e-mail. That research offer made 3 months ago has been withdrawn. Reference added about the research options available.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
Yes
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
St. Columba's Church of Scotland
Street
Annies Brae
Town
Mallaig
District
Lochaber
County
Highlands and Islands
Country
Scotland
Postcode
PH41 4QX
OS map ref
NM 67564 96776
Other Details
At the top of Annie's Brae in a very conspicuous location
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of Scotland

Mallaig St Columba's Church WW1 Window (LOST) Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
[unknown]
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
Condition
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Lost
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
9th January 1922
Who was present?
Lieut. Bird, Morar
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
9th January 1922
Who was present?
Rev. Mr. MacDonald, parish minister, Arisaig.
References
References
Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser - Saturday 21 January 1922 Page 6
MALLAIG.
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CHURCH STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. Roof Destroyed and Windows Blown Out
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 28 February 1922
reports that a stained glass window "which was unveiled recently in memory of those who fell in the Great War" suffered damage from a lightning strike on the church.
More detail about this window is available for researchers in Collection DDAB (the Abbot's of Lancaster Archive) at Lancashire Archives, Preston: the design, the cost of the window and the date supplied will all be obtainable