Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The memorial comprises a stained glass window to the right of the central light in the apse at the East end of the church, and a brass plaque situated in the centre of the North wall of the nave.

1) Stained Glass Window. Highly coloured stained glass window with a single basket arched light with two roundels. The upper roundel depicts the Last Supper and the text, 'This is my body which is given for you. This is in remembrance of me' (Luke 22, 19). The lower roundel depicts a scene from Matthew 8: 5-10, with a centurion asking Jesus to heal his servant and the words from verse 10: 'Verily I say unto you I have not found so great faith no not in Israel'. The Dedication is inscribed at the bottom of the window.
2) Lancet arched Brass Plaque mounted on a wooden board. Depicted at the top is the Mules family coat of arms which includes the family motto "Misericordia temperet gladium" (Let pity moderate the sword), and is surrounded by a foliate patterned design. The incised Inscription below is infilled with black enamel with rubricated initials. The inscription is enclosed by a columnated and foliate border band.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St. Paul's Church
Street
High Street
Town
Honiton
District
County
Country
Postcode
EX14 1PG
OS map ref
ST 16327 00744
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations

Lieutenant W M Mules Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Motto :
misericordia temperet gladium

Main inscription :
In memory of / William Marwood Mules, / Lieutenant and Adjutant / 1st.. Bombay European Fusiliers, / who was killed at Mooltan, / 31st.. August, 1858. whilst gallantly attempting to / rescue some soldiers of the Royal / Artillery who were surrounded by / the Mutineers. This Monument / and the Memorial Window in / this Church were erected by the / Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, / and Men of this Regiment as a mark / of the regard and esteem in which / they held him as a soldier and the / love they bore him as a comrade.
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
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, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, additional
How is this information ordered?
Forenames, surname, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death, additional
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
The Parochial Church Council
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
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What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
What condition is this component in?
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
other
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
177119
Image
Lancet arched elaborate plaque with inscription
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Lancet arched elaborate plaque with inscription
Who is it credited to?
Simon
Date Taken
05/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Simon
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
2956
Media Image Width
1587
Media ID
177120
Image
The stained glass window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The stained glass window
Who is it credited to?
Simon
Date Taken
05/2024
Who took or provided this image?
Simon
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3350
Media Image Width
1717
Media ID
185662
Image
The accompanying brass plaque
Priority
5
What is the image's caption?
The accompanying brass plaque
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
08/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
732
Media ID
185663
Image
The window
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
The window
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
08/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1280
Media Image Width
571
Media ID
185664
Image
The window in the apse
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
The window in the apse, to the right of the central light
Who is it credited to?
David Long
Date Taken
08/10/2024
Who took or provided this image?
David Long
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
957
Media Image Width
1280