Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
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.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary the Virgin Church
Street
Church Street
Town
Petworth
District
Chichester
County
West Sussex
Country
England
Postcode
GU28 0AD
OS map ref
SU 97680 21860
Other Details
South wall of nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Petworth WW1 - window 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?
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?
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?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Roll of honour
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Wood - Oak
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Record Notes
When was this memorial first recorded?
07/August/2000
Who originally recorded this memorial?
J M Owen - Havant, Hampshire
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr Westlake, London - Window
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Westlake, 20 Clifton Gardens - 1921 - Window
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Mr Herbert Bryant, A.R.I.B.A., Southampton. - Niche
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
3rd July 1921
Who was present?
Lord Leconfield
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
3rd July 1921
Who was present?
Rev. V. P. Powell (Rector)
References
References
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.
Chichester Observer - Wednesday 06 July 1921
PETWORTH'S GLORIOUS DEAD.
PARISH CHURCH MEMORIALS DEDICATED.
Stained Glass Record - www.stainedglassrecords.org/Ch.asp?ChId=37229 - accessed 1 May 2020
Geograph - www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1879113 - accessed 1 May 2020
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
91038
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Basher Eyre (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Who is it credited to?
Basher Eyre (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Date Taken
15 May 2010
Who took or provided this image?
Basher Eyre (cc-by-sa/2.0)
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
100103
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
1879113_cbasher_eyre_2010_05_15.jpg
Media Image Height
640
Media Image Width
480
Media ID
119111
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Richard Maddox
Who is it credited to?
Richard Maddox
Date Taken
07/08/2021
Who took or provided this image?
Richard Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
131412
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
40171_richard_maddox_7_august_2021.jpg
Media Image Height
4032
Media Image Width
3024
Media ID
200643
Petworth WW1 - window
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Petworth WW1 - window
Copyright Statement
R. Maddox
Who is it credited to?
R. Maddox
Date Taken
September 2025
Who took or provided this image?
R. Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
240
Media Image Width
320
Media ID
200644
Petworth WW1 - window
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Petworth WW1 - window
Copyright Statement
R. Maddox
Who is it credited to?
R. Maddox
Date Taken
September 2025
Who took or provided this image?
R. Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
240
Media Image Width
320
Media ID
200645
Petworth WW1 - window
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
Petworth WW1 - window
Copyright Statement
R. Maddox
Who is it credited to?
R. Maddox
Date Taken
September 2025
Who took or provided this image?
R. Maddox
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
240
Media Image Width
320