Memorial
Petworth Cross - WW1 And WW2
Petworth War Memorial
Source: Copyright Brian Mawdsley
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Current Location
In churchyard, St Mary the Virgin Church, Church Street, Petworth, Chichester, West Sussex, GU28 0DD, England
OS Grid Reference
SU 97697 21840
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 40169
- Description
- Tall octagonal latin cross with mouldings in the juncture of the cross piece and shaft. On octagonal plinth with carved WW1 inscription and added WW2 plaque. Set on raised platform with low curving wall behind.
- Inscription
- (FRONT FACE) IN PROUD AND/ PERPETUAL/ REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF/ PETWORTH WHO/ FOUGHT IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ LEST WE FORGET (PLAQUE) THIS TABLET/ COMMEMORATES/ THE MEN, WOMEN/ AND CHILDREN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED IN THE/ WAR/ 1939 - 1945
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Components
- Cross
Height: 19 ft.
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1430811
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1430811 (accessed 13/05/2026)
Report a Concern
- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 154591
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Help update these details if the condition is wrong
- West Sussex Gazette - Thursday 18 November 1920 WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED.