Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast group
District
Stockport
Town
Stockport
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Commemoration
Animal Memorials
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
97808

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Current location

Turncroft Lane
Stockport
Stockport
Greater Manchester
SK1 4AB
England

OS Grid Ref: SJ 90943 90423
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Chainsaw sculpted memorial to recipients of the Dickin Medal featuring figures of a horse at the top, a mule, a carrier pigeon, a cat, an Alsation, and a mongrel dog that found people trapped by the Blitz bombings – as well as a dove of peace, and a carved inscription.
Inscription
They died in war – /they still serve in conflict
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Animal Memorials
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Sculpture
    Measurements: height 4,875mm
    Materials: Wood
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • www.thetimburgess.com/portfolio-items/dickin-medal-memorial-woodbank-memorial-park-stockport/

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