Memorial Details What type of memorial is it? Window How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation? Single-light window, with inscription incised into the sill. The window depicts a man in armour holding a sword, kneeling beside his shield (which bears the RAF crest and motto, 'Per Ardua ad Astra'); above him stands the figure of Jesus, holding a crown; above them are angelic figures, one of whom is holding a banner bearing a Biblical quote. (The maker's name is painted in the bottom-left corner of the window) Reason for status change (if applicable/optional) Typo re spelling of name amended, and data/refs/links added re maker's name; faculty re installation; Grade II listing etc. JK 2/3/2025 Location Has this memorial been lost? No Location Location Is this the memorial's current location? Yes Building Name St George's Church Street St George's Close Town Langton Matravers District Purbeck County Dorset Country England Postcode BH19 3NB OS map ref SY 99828 78890 Other Details On the north wall of the nave If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations Church of England Lieutenant P W Rylands (Window) Location Commemoration What words are inscribed on the memorial? Window: Be thou faithful unto me and/ I will give thee the Crown of Life [Quote from Bible; Revelation 2:10] Windowsill: IN MEMORY OF /PETER WOLFERSTAN RYLANDS/ BORN 9TH MAR 1899, KILLED FLYING 9TH AUG 1918 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, date of birth, manner/ date of death Condition Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read? No Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial? Church of England What is the memorial's maintenance history? 20/11/1959: St George's Church was Grade II Listed (List Entry number 1120308) Components Component Component Details Which memorial component are you recording? Tablet What condition is this component in? Good What materials has this component been constructed from? Stone 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? 1120308 Component 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? 1120308 War Memorials Online Reference number 97718 History Sponsorship Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals? private Maker Maker Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial W Morris & Co (Ruskin House, Rochester Row, Westminster) What role did they have in the making? Designer Ceremony Ceremony Ceremony What was the purpose of the ceremony? Placed When did it take place? 1919 References References https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120308?section=official-list-entry Dorset Records Office: Ref PE-LAM/CW/2/3; Langton Matravers Parish; 'Bundle of faculties and minor faculties. 1908-1974': includes 'Design for a stained glass window by William Morris and Co Ltd n.d.' and 'Faculty for the Rylands memorial tablet 1919'. https://archive-catalogue.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/records/PE-LAM/CW/2/3 https://www.flickr.com/photos/8722328@N02/53584512252/in/photostream/ https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2749448/peter-wolferstan-rylands/ https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/97718/ Image(s) Memorial Image Media ID 92145 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? The Window Copyright Statement Copyright Mr C E Moreton Who is it credited to? Mr C E Moreton Date Taken 26/03/2013 Who took or provided this image? Mr C E Moreton What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 101358 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename window.jpg Media Image Height 2736 Media Image Width 3648 Media ID 92146 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? The Sill Copyright Statement Copyright Mr C E Moreton Who is it credited to? Mr C E Moreton Date Taken 26/03/2013 Who took or provided this image? Mr C E Moreton What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 101362 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename sill_1.jpg Media Image Height 2736 Media Image Width 3648
Media ID 92145 Image Priority 0 What is the image's caption? The Window Copyright Statement Copyright Mr C E Moreton Who is it credited to? Mr C E Moreton Date Taken 26/03/2013 Who took or provided this image? Mr C E Moreton What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 101358 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✖ Media Filename window.jpg Media Image Height 2736 Media Image Width 3648
Media ID 92146 Image Priority 1 What is the image's caption? The Sill Copyright Statement Copyright Mr C E Moreton Who is it credited to? Mr C E Moreton Date Taken 26/03/2013 Who took or provided this image? Mr C E Moreton What is its licence type? Standard WMA terms Reference 101362 Is this image evidence of inscribed names? ✔ Media Filename sill_1.jpg Media Image Height 2736 Media Image Width 3648