Memorial details

Memorial type
Composite
District
Rochdale
Town
Heywood
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 22nd Aug 1925
    Attended by: Very Reverend The Dean of Manchester, Hewlett Johnson DD BSc
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
3239

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Current location

Section of Church Street renamed in 2013
Memorial Gardens
L/Cpl. Stephen Shaw MC Way (A6046)
Heywood
Rochdale
Greater Manchester
OL10 1FH
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 85617 10678
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Female bronze figure of peace with head bowed and palm placed in front of cenotaph with flanking 'sarcophagus'. Carved stone wreaths on all four sides.
Inscription
TO THE/MEN OF HEYWOOD/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/FOR US DURING THE/GREAT WAR 1914-1918/[names]
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Alderson, J R
Allen, W
Alston, H
Anderson, J
Anderton, H
Armstead, E
Armstrong, W
Ashton, F
Ashton, J
Ashton, J
See details for all 669 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 669
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 669
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, decorations
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cenotaph
    Measurements: depth 3500mm, height 7000mm, width 9100mm
    Materials: Granite
  • Figure
    Measurements: height 2750mm
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
  • 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
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Reference
  • Carter Postcard Collection

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