What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: This memorial marks the site of the Petworth Boys School destroyed by enemy action, Michaelmas 1942, with the tragic loss of two teachers and twenty eight pupils. Forever remembered.
Petworth Boys School was a educational institution that was tragically destroyed during an air raid in 1942; it is historically significant for the community due to the loss of thirty lives, including teachers and students, which marked a devastating event during World War II.
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Places near here
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Replica milestone by the A283, PetworthMonument or public art · 33 yd
Garden Temple in the grounds of Petworth House to the north of the preceding TempleListed building · 152 yd
Ionic RotundaHeritage attraction · 152 yd
Doric TempleHeritage attraction · 250 yd
Old Milepost by the A272, TillingtonMonument or public art · 1591 yd
Rushout WoodWood · 1.0 mi
Brinkshole HeathWood · 1.1 mi
Waterfall under bridleway bridgeWaterfall · 3.3 mi
Barlavington DownMountain / peak · 4.3 mi
Small waterfall west of BignorWaterfall · 4.9 mi
Farm HillMountain / peak · 4.9 mi