Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Three light stained glass window showing the crucifixion. The dedication across the lower edge.
Rectangular brass plaque with engraved coloured symbols on a dark backplate.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Rochester Cathedral
Street
High Street
Town
Rochester
District
Rochester Upon Medway
County
Kent
Country
England
Postcode
ME1 1SJ
OS map ref
TQ 74290 68520
Other Details
Plaque in the North quire aisle and window in the north wall of the Sanctuary.
If the memorial has been moved, please indicate why
The window was moved from the East side to the North side of the Sanctuary during the Scott restoration begining 1872.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Major General Joseph Oates Travers Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Plaque:- The Centre East Window / of this Cathedral / is given by the Officers of / The Royal Marines / to record their appreciation of / the character and worth of their / much lamented Inspector General / Joseph Oates Travers C B / who during 38 years active service / was esteemed and re- / spected by all ranks / Died March 23 . 1869 aged 54.

Window:- Centre window divide: GOD IS LOVE
Lowest window edge: IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH OATES TRAVERS CB MAJOR / GENERAL LATE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ROYAL / MARINES DIED MARCH 23 1869 AGED 54 YEARS
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Opium Wars (1839- 1860)
Is the total an exact count?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Crimean War (1853-1856)
Is the total an exact count?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
SERVED WITH THE ROYAL MARINES IN THE CARLIST WAR, SPAIN, 1833-39, IN THE ACTION AGAINST MEHEMIT ALI OFF SYRIA, RUSSIA, 1845-56 AND CHINA 1857-60. CREATED A COMPANION OF THE ORDER OF THE BATH

The glass referred to was moved from the East window during the Scott restoration to the North side of the Sanctuary.
References
References
A SHORT GUIDE TO THE SERVICE MEMORIALS OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL by TRETT, R J Source: Image Library NIWM Published:THE FRIENDS OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL 1990
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
42522
Window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
14 April 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
46734
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
16490_csusan_featherstone_2018_04_14.jpg
Media Image Height
3688
Media Image Width
2762
Media ID
15733
Plaque
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Plaque
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
17 April 2016
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
17660
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
16490_csusan_featherstone_2016_04_17.jpg
Media Image Height
3264
Media Image Width
2448
Media ID
55131
Window inscription
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Window inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Susan Featherstone
Who is it credited to?
Susan Featherstone
Date Taken
14 April 2018
Who took or provided this image?
Susan Featherstone
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
60631
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
b_16490_csusan_featherstone_2018_04_14.jpg
Media Image Height
2249
Media Image Width
3600