Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A three-light window of clear diamond glass with a stained glass panel across all three lights containing names. The dedication is along the base. The triptych has a painted centre panel showing Christ stepping past sleeping soldiers. The side panels have gold letters on a green background.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter and St Paul Church
Street
Lower High Street - off B2099
Town
Wadhurst
District
Wealden
County
East Sussex
Country
England
Postcode
TN5 6AR
OS map ref
TQ 64080 31863
Other Details
Window in south wall of south chapel. Triptych in south chapel.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

St Peter And St Pauls Church WW2 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
In window panel: 1940 (7 names) - 1941 (4 names) - 1942 (3 names) - 1943 (8 names) - 1944 (10 names) - 1945 (1 name) //
On base of window: IN PROUD & GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES 1939 - 1945 //

Triptych north panel: I am the reur- / rection, & the life, / he that believeth / in me, though he / were dead, yet shall / he live: and who- / soever liveth and / believeth in me / shall never die. S.JOHN / 11.25

Triptych south panel: Fear not: I am the first and the / last: I am he that / liveth, & was dead: / and, behold, I am / alive for evermore / Amen: and have / the keys of hell / and of death. REV. / 1-17
War
How many names are listed in total?
33
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Second World War (1939-1945)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
33
What information is listed for those commemorated?
year of death, forename, surname
How is this information ordered?
date of death
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?
Triptych
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Paint - Oil
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
21367
WW2 names
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
WW2 names
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
31 December 2015
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
24138
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
71964_csusan_featherstone_2015_12_31_a.jpg
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3264
Media ID
21368
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
24 December 2015
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
24139
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
71964_csusan_featherstone_2015_12_24_b.jpg
Media Image Height
3229
Media Image Width
2106
Media ID
21369
Triptych
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Triptych
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
31 December 2015
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
24141
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
71964_csusan_featherstone_2015_12_31_c.jpg
Media Image Height
2448
Media Image Width
3264