Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Glyndwr
Town
Chirk
County
Clwyd
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Non-Specific Conflict
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 12th June 1994
    Attended by: Archbishop of Wales
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
49743

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Trevor Road
Chirk
Glyndwr
Clwyd
LL14 5HX
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SJ 29136 37637
Denomination: Church in Wales

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Description
Three light stained glass window with tracery above, with an accompanying brass plaque on an oak backboard on the table beneath. The design, a Latin cross with a red wheel at the crossing, from which stream of light fan out, intersecting a series of concentric circles across the three lights. The floral symbols of the four British nations are depicted at the corners, while the badges of the RAF, Royal Navy, Army, and Merchant Navy are depicted in the tracery above. The Dedication is inscribed in a panel spreading across the bottom of the lights, with the badge of the Royal British Legion at its centre point.
Inscription
On the window: Dedicated to the Glory of God and Commemorating those from/ this Parish who have served their country in War and Peace On the accompanying plaque: This Remembrance Window was/ unveiled and consecrated by/ the Archbishop of Wales during/ a Service on the 12th June, 1994./ It was paid for by members of/ the Chirk Royal British Legion/ and many other public/ subscriptions.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Non-Specific Conflict
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: Undefined
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
The Parochial Church Council

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