Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A two light window on the theme of 'Benedictus' with inscriptions at the bottom of both panels. The two lights depict Zaccharius in the Temple with his wife Elizabeth and the baby 'John the Baptist'.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Peter's Church
Street
The Broadway (B1191)
Town
Woodhall Spa
District
East Lindsey
County
Lincolnshire
Country
England
Postcode
LN10 6ST
OS map ref
TF 19725 63218
Other Details
South side of the chancel.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Captain S Hotchkin Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
Left Light inscription: BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL/ FOR HE HATH VISITED & REDEEMED HIS PEOPLE

Right Light inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATITUDE FOR BEING/ SPARED TO RETURN HOME AFTER THE GREAT WAR/ THIS WINDOW WAS PRESENTED BY CAPT. HOTCHKIN MC

Information card: CHANCEL SOUTH WINDOW/ In 1921 Captain Stafford Vere Hotchkin donated/ funds to cover the cost of fitting stained glass on a/ theme entitled "Benedictus"/
On the left hand side it depicts Zaccharias in the/ Temple "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel"/
On the right panel the dedication is "To the Glory of/ God and for gratitude in being spared to return home/ after the Great War 1914-1918 [sic]. Captain Hotchkin was/ awarded the Military Cross./
The window was dedicated by the Dean of Lincoln in/ November 1923
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?
1
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Surname, forenames, rank, awards
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
St Peter'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
Dimensions
How high is the component?
c2000mm
How wide is the component?
c1800mm
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Captain Stafford Vere Hotchkin
Scholarship
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
November 1923
Who was present?
Dean of Lincoln, Captain Stafford Vere Hotchkin
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
87161
Chancel South window - Capt Stafford Hotchkin
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Chancel South window - Capt Stafford Hotchkin
Copyright Statement
Copyright Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
02/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
95819
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
chancel_south_window_-_capt_stafford_hotchkin.jpg
Media Image Height
3626
Media Image Width
2789
Media ID
87162
Left light inscription
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
Left light inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
02/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
95820
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
left_light_inscription.jpg
Media Image Height
341
Media Image Width
1395
Media ID
87163
Right light inscription
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Right light inscription
Copyright Statement
Copyright Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
02/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
95822
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
right_light_inscription.jpg
Media Image Height
296
Media Image Width
1258
Media ID
87164
Chancel South window - Capt Stafford Hotchkin in context
Priority
3
What is the image's caption?
Chancel South window - Capt Stafford Hotchkin in context
Copyright Statement
Copyright Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
02/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
95823
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
chancel_south_window_-_capt_stafford_hotchkin_in_context.jpg
Media Image Height
3614
Media Image Width
4881
Media ID
87165
Chancel South window - Capt Stafford Hotchkin information card
Priority
4
What is the image's caption?
Chancel South window - Capt Stafford Hotchkin information card
Copyright Statement
Copyright Colin Murray
Who is it credited to?
Colin Murray
Date Taken
02/09/2019
Who took or provided this image?
Colin Murray
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
95824
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
chancel_south_window_-_capt_stafford_hotchkin_information_card.jpg
Media Image Height
2782
Media Image Width
3820