Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window, at the east end of the Chapel's south wall. The tracery panel depicts the shield and motto of Rugby("Floreat Rugbeia"). Beneath it, the left light depicts the medieval crusader and first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Godfrey of Bouillon, holding a sword and shield (The inscription at the foot of that light is a Biblical quote). The window's right light depicts a portrait of Raymond Leventon, in Royal Flying Corps uniform, with an angel above and below him, each holding a sphere containing emblems of peace. (a white dove, and a black raven). At the foot of that light is the painted motto of the RFC/RAF, and commemorative inscription.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Data/refs/links added re the acquisition of the Chapel by a developer in 2013, and current 'for sale' details etc. JK 16/5/2025
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Mostyn House Chapel (former School Chapel)
Street
Mostyn Place, The Parade
Town
Parkgate, Neston
District
Ellesmere Port
County
Cheshire
Country
England
Postcode
CH64 6UG
OS map ref
SJ 28039 77961
Other Details
N.B. This former Chapel of Mostyn House School is now private property, and not accessible to the public.

R S Leventon Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand light: Godfrey/ If I ascend up into heaven thou art/ there: if I make my bed in hell/ beholf thou art there. If I take the/ wings of the morning, & dwell in the/ uttermost parts of the sea, even there/ also shall thy hand lead me. [Bible; Psalm 139, verses 8 & 9]

Right hand light: Per ardua ad astra/ To Raymond Sylvester Leventon/ a boy much-loved here May 1914 -Dec 1916/ who fell with his aeroplane/ off Dover on the eve of going/ to fight in France Nov. 1917 aged 19/ from his Mother
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
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?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forenames, surname, manner/place/date of death, age, additional
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
What is the memorial's maintenance history?
May 2025: Mostyn House School's former Chapel is being advertised for sale. (This memorial window is visible in photo 5 on the estate agent's website).//
2013: The School, its Chapel and grounds were sold to a property developer, the first phase of whose plans (re the School building and grounds) was completed in June 2016.//
2010, July: Mostyn House School closed. In compliance with a covenant, the school's WW1 Carillon and Roll of Honour were relocated to Charterhouse School. However, four other war memorials are known to have been left in situ within the Chapel.//
22/3/1974: The Chapel was Grade II* Listed (List Entry Number 1387786).//
c1918: This stained glass window was installed on the south wall of the Chapel.//
4/11/1897: The newly-built Chapel was formally opened and dedicated to St Stephen by the Bishop of Chester.
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?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
II*
What is the listing reference?
1387786
War Memorials Online Reference number
236475
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
His mother funded the window, as a memorial to her son.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Robert Anning Bell
What role did they have in the making?
Glazier
References
References
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 09 November 1917 (page 6) printed a photo of Raymond Leventon, with the following report:
'FALLEN HEROES. SECOND-LIEUTENANT RAYMOND S. LEVENTON, R.F.C.
The late "Paddy" Leventon, who had been ordered to leave with his squadron for the French Front to-day, was educated at Greenbank School, Liverpool, and at Mostyn House, Parkgate. He commenced his military training at Christ Church, Oxford. Appointed to the Flying Corps, he obtained his commission in May, 1917, and his “wings” and pilot’s certificate in August. He was flying over the sea for gun practice a few days ago when his machine appeared to suddenly collapse, owing apparently to the breaking of a wing, and he and his observer fell into the sea with the wreckage of the machine and sustained fatal injuries. Lieutenant Leventon was nearly 19 years of age; a most brilliant pilot, richly endowed with that pluck and daring which has made the British Air Service what it is, and he knew no fear. He was the elder son of Mr. Herbert Leventon, of Huyton, chairman of the Liverpool Exchange Company, and a grandson of the late Mr. E. C. Leventon, former director of the company and-an ex-chairman of the Liverpool Conservative Club'.
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000649/19171109/135/0006
Historic England; details of the Grade II* Listing of the Chapel on 22/3/1974. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387786?section=official-list-entry
https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/176543-memorial-windows-in-the-mostyn-house-school-chapel/page/2/
https://oldwirral.net/parkgate_chapel.html
Estate Agent; details re sale of Chapel. https://mbre.space/property/the-parade-parkgate-neston/
“150 Years of Mostyn House School, A short history” by Geoffrey Place. (Included the information that the window was paid for by Raymond's mother, Mrs Herbert Leventon),
War Memorials Online website; (titled as the "Godfrey Window").
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/236475/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
28457
2581.jpg
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
2581.jpg
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
32514
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
2581.jpg
Media Image Height
1151
Media Image Width
796
Media ID
195202
Leventon window
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Leventon window
Copyright Statement
Stella Edwards
Who is it credited to?
Stella Edwards
Date Taken
21/05/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Stella Edwards
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1600
Media Image Width
1200
Media ID
195203
Leventon window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Leventon window
Copyright Statement
Stella Edwards
Who is it credited to?
Stella Edwards
Date Taken
21/05/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Stella Edwards
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1600
Media Image Width
1200
Media ID
195204
Leventon window inscription
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Leventon window inscription
Copyright Statement
Stella Edwards
Who is it credited to?
Stella Edwards
Date Taken
21/05/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Stella Edwards
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1200
Media Image Width
1600
Media ID
195205
Leventon window inscription
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Leventon window inscription
Copyright Statement
Stella Edwards
Who is it credited to?
Stella Edwards
Date Taken
21/05/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Stella Edwards
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
1200
Media Image Width
1600