Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The right hand light of a colourfully designed and floriated two-light stained glass window, dedicated to the memory of members of the Hudson family. The left light has an image of the Virgin Mary holding two doves, and the right light an image of St Simeon holding a baby. Capitalised dedications are across the base of both lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Mary the Virgin Church
Street
The Street
Town
South Luffenham
District
Rutland
County
Leicestershire
Country
England
Postcode
LE15 8NX
OS map ref
SK 94133 01904
Other Details
South wall of the nave
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Major W S Hodson Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left hand light: S. MARY. V./ IN PIOUS MEMORY OF THE VENER/ ABLE GEORGE HODSON. M.A. ARCH/ DEACON OF STAFFORD FROM 1828 TO 1855/

Right hand light: S. SIMEON./ AND OF HIS SON MAJOR W. S. HODSON/ B.A. COMMANDANT OF HODSON'S/ HORSE KILLED AT LVCKNOW. 1858
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Indian Mutiny (1857-1858)
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?
Surname, initials, rank, regiment, year of death, manner 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?
Yes
If yes, which organisation listed it?
Historic England
What grade is it listed at?
II*
What is the listing reference?
1073877
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Maj Hodson was shot at Lucknow while leading an attack on a defended house.
References
References
The Kings England Series by Mee, Arthur Pages 269 and 270
1942
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
181580
Major W S Hodson window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Major W S Hodson window
Copyright Statement
©2024 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
14/07/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
5207
Media Image Width
3014
Media ID
181579
Major W S Hodson window, lower lights detail
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Major W S Hodson window, lower lights detail
Copyright Statement
©2024 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
14/07/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2725
Media Image Width
5193
Media ID
181581
Major W S Hodson window in context
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Major W S Hodson window in context
Copyright Statement
©2024 Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
14/07/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3640
Media Image Width
4857