Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window. In the top half of the centre light Christ is depicted as King, crowned and with the Cross in the background with the phrase "My Peace I Give Unto You." The lower half shows the figure of the Blessed Virgin holding the Christ Child with Angels by her side. The two immediate lights portray Angels and figures of wounded Servicemen and nurses. The two outside lights contain the figures of St. George, Dewi Sant, Caradog, King Alfred, Saint Gwynllyw, St. Gwladys, St. Cattwc, St. Dyfryg, the Bishop of Llandaff, Lord Tredegar and Admiral Nelson. There is also the full figure of St. Luke supporting a wounded soldier.

Brass plaque with inscribed writing and accompanying plaque confirming that the original was moved from St Luke's Church in Newport to St Mary's Church in Chepstow.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
Yes
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
No
Building Name
St Luke's Church
Street
Bridge Street
Town
Newport
District
County
Country
OS map ref
ST 310 880
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
St. Luke's Church was closed and was bought by a local business man, Mr. Gwynn Alfred. It was demolished in 1995 to build a car park and it is believed that the window was sold to an American buyer for £6,000
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
What year was it moved?
1995
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Marys Church
Street
Church Road
Town
Chepstow
District
County
Country
Postcode
NP16 5NF
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The window has been lost but the brass plaque commemorating the Women Newport has been moved to St Mary's Church, Chepstow
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Main window: "MY PEACE/ I GIVE UNTO YOU/ ----- SONS OF NEWPORT AND GWENT WHO FOUGHT AND SUFFERED AND DIED FOR THEIR KING & COUNTRY/------"

Wall Tablet: "THE EAST WINDOW IS ERECTED TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL COMMEMORATION OF THE SACRIFICES AND SERVICE RENDERED BY THE WOMEN OF NEWPORT AND GWENT DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-18."
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Please include any additional listing information here
The window has been lost but the brass plaque commemorating the Women Newport has been moved to St Mary's Church, Chepstow
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Paid by public donation.
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Memorial Cost
How much did the memorial's site cost?
£400
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Brass plaque for the Women of Newport is now at St Mary's Church but the window has been lost when the church was demolished
Supervisor comments
The whereabouts the window are unknown.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
10 November 1918
Who was present?
Archdeacon Griffiths
References
References
South Wales Echo: 24 and 28 April 1995
http://www.newportpast.com/gallery/photos/texts/st_luke.php
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
199175
Image
Original plaque
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Original plaque
Who is it credited to?
Stella Edwards
Date Taken
18/08/2025
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
1199
Media ID
199176
Image
Original and rededication plaques
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Original and rededication plaques
Who is it credited to?
Stella Edwards
Date Taken
18/08/2025
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
199177
Image
Rededication plaque
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Rededication plaque
Who is it credited to?
Stella Edwards
Date Taken
18/08/2025
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
1238
Media ID
29697
Image
3594.jpg
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
3594.jpg
What is its licence type?
Orphan work
Reference
33803
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
3594.jpg
Media Image Height
2157
Media Image Width
1380