Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The memorial comprises an elaborate stained glass window with a central feature of the Good Shepherd
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Bridge Street Methodist Church
Street
Bridge Street
Town
Mansfield
District
Mansfield
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
England
Postcode
NG18 2HA
OS map ref
SK 54132 61332
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Methodist

C M Houfton Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ CHARLES HUFTON/ WHO DIED/ 18TH NOVEMBER 1908/ AND OF PHEBE HOUFTON/ WIFE OF CHARLES HOUFTON/ DIED 13TH DECR 1923/ AND OF CHARLES MORLEY/ HOUFTON KILLED IN THE/ GREAT WAR NOVR 1915/ "AND THERE SHALL BE ONE FOLD AND ONE SHEPHERD"
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Military Service
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
forenames, surname, relationship, date of death
Please include any additional information here
names not included in database
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 death, conflict
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church authorities
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
History
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
The building has been granted Grade 2 listed status by Historic England - the full listing can be found at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1207160?section=official-list-entry
References
References
https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/280962/
https://www.ourmansfieldandarea.org.uk/content/place/mansfield/mansfield-people-2/charles_morley_houfton
https://rollofhonour.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/Person/Details?id=21126
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/586108/charles-morley-houfton/
https://thesherwoodforesters.com/houfton-charles-morley/
https://www.nottinghamrugbyhistory.co.uk/roll-of-honour/world-war-i/