Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A two light window and quatrefoil. The east light shows William in mail armour and helmet with sword. The west light shows Harold in mail armour and crown with an axe and sword. Both figures have a background of scenes from the Bayeux tapestry. The quatrefoil shows the comet scene from the Bayeux tapestry.
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
Upper Lake
Town
Battle
District
Rother
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Postcode
TN33 0AN
OS map ref
TQ 75030 15800
Other Details
South wall
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Mary the Virgin Church - Senlac Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
East light: WILLELM / DVX
West light: HAROLD / REX
West light base: BATTLE OF SENLAC / XIV OCT MLXVI
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Conflict before 1600
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, title
Please include any additional information here
Fate of individuals not shown
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
War Memorials Online Reference number
306118
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
Michael Farrar Bell
What role did they have in the making?
Designer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
14 October 1984
Who was present?
Bishop of Chichester
References
References
Battle of Hastings: https://www.historyextra.com/tag/battle-of-hastings/
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
72755
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
9 May 2019
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
79642
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
68805_csusan_featherstone_2019_05_09.jpg
Media Image Height
5029
Media Image Width
3358