Memorial details

Memorial type
Window
District
Chichester
Town
Petworth
County
West Sussex
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 3rd July 1921
    Attended by: Lord Leconfield
  • Dedicated
    Date: 3rd July 1921
    Attended by: Rev. V. P. Powell (Rector)
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
40171

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Current location

South wall of nave
St Mary the Virgin Church
Church Street
Petworth
Chichester
West Sussex
GU28 0AD
England

OS Grid Ref: SU 97680 21860
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two light window showing St Michael clearing devils. Row of military badges across the bottom of the two lights. The news report refers to unveiling the window and "niche memorials to the men of the parish who fell in the Great War." The oak panelled niche is below the window and contains the Roll of Honour, a bound volume with 75 names.
Inscription
(Unknown)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Window
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stained Glass
  • Roll of honour
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood - Oak
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Private
Reference
  • Chichester Observer - Wednesday 15 June 1921 PETWORTH. War Memorial Window. We understand that work in connection with the war memorial window to be placed in the Parish Church is proceeding satisfactorily, and the date unveiling and dedication will be announced shortly.
  • Geograph - www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1879113 - accessed 1 May 2020
  • Stained Glass Record - www.stainedglassrecords.org/Ch.asp?ChId=37229 - accessed 1 May 2020
  • Chichester Observer - Wednesday 06 July 1921 PETWORTH'S GLORIOUS DEAD. PARISH CHURCH MEMORIALS DEDICATED.

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