Memorial details

Memorial type
Composite
District
Salford
Town
Eccles
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
John Cassidy RBS (Sculptor)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 15th August 1925
    Attended by: EARL (17TH) OF DERBY
  • Dedicated
    Date: 15th August 1925
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2030

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Current location

At junction of Barton Lane and Church Street.
Church Street
Eccles
Salford
Greater Manchester
M30 0TU
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 77620 98508
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Stone cenotaph surmounted by allegory of peace or victory. Large metal relief panel on shaft of cenotaph depicts soldier with tommy helmet and arms. Beneath the foundation stone are scrolls from the previous street memorials, encased in a lead casket. There is a brass dedication plaque.
Inscription
PAX / IN MEMORY / OF THOSE FROM THE / BOROUGH OF ECCLES / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WARS OF / 1914-1918 / 1939-1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cenotaph
    Measurements: depth C 1500MM, height C 7100MM, width C 2000MM
    Materials: Stone - Portland
  • Relief
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Figure
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Metal
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
  • ECCLES WAR MEMORIAL
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Salford City Council
Reference
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • The Advertiser, Thursday 24th August, 2000, p. 20.

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