Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two-light stained glass window, surmounted by single trefoil tracery light. Left light depicts St. Martin, patron saint of soldiers, cutting his cloak to give half to the beggar at his feet. Right light depicts St. Barbara, patron saint of architects. Trefoil light displays badge of Leicestershire Regiment.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mark's Church
Street
Junction of Nottingham Road and Portland Street
Town
Mansfield
District
Mansfield
County
Nottinghamshire
Country
England
Postcode
NG18 1BP
OS map ref
SK 53775 60452
Other Details
Opposite Titchfield Park
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Lieutenant J H Hopewell Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Top light: HINDOOSTAN / 1688 / XVII / LEICESTERSHIRE //
Left Light: Saint Martin //
Right Light: Saint Barbara //
Across base of both lights: To the glory of God, in memory of my brave and beloved son / James Handley Hopewell, killed in action in France, 14 July 1916
War
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?
Regiment, relationships, forenames, surname, manner of death, place of death, date of death
How is this information ordered?
Regiment, relationships, forenames, surname, manner of death, place of death, date of death
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St Mark's Church
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
Lead
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Supervisor comments
Article in Southwell Diocesan magazine describes Mr Hopewell as an architect, hence the image of St Barbara, the patron saint of architects.
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
Circa 1938
Who was present?
Unknown
References
References
Southwell Diocesan Magazine Vol 2 No 10, October 1938 Dedication of the window
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
168575
Lieutenant J H Hopewell
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant J H Hopewell
Copyright Statement
R Farrand
Who is it credited to?
R Farrand
Date Taken
11/2023
Who took or provided this image?
R Farrand
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2659
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
168576
Lieutenant J H Hopewell - name details
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant J H Hopewell - name details
Copyright Statement
R Farrand
Who is it credited to?
R Farrand
Date Taken
11/2023
Who took or provided this image?
R Farrand
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
825
Media Image Width
1449
Media ID
168577
Lieutenant J H Hopewell - regiment details
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant J H Hopewell - regiment details
Copyright Statement
R Farrand
Who is it credited to?
R Farrand
Date Taken
11/2023
Who took or provided this image?
R Farrand
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
706
Media Image Width
659
Media ID
168578
Lieutenant J H Hopewell - regiment details
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Lieutenant J H Hopewell - regiment details
Copyright Statement
R Farrand
Who is it credited to?
R Farrand
Date Taken
11/2023
Who took or provided this image?
R Farrand
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
468
Media Image Width
486