Memorials & monuments · North West England
Bolton Cenotaph
In or near Holcombe.
Bolton Cenotaph — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bolton Cenotaph, the nearest railway station is Bolton, located 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is BL1 1US.
About
Bolton Cenotaph is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1388289). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Bolton Cenotaph is a First World War memorial in Victoria Square, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It serves as the principal monument commemorating the men and women of Bolton who lost their lives during the war and subsequent conflicts, and it is designated a Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bolton Cenotaph is a significant war memorial located in the heart of Bolton town centre. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflicts and serves as a place for reflection and remembrance.
From the Wikipedia article
Bolton Cenotaph is a First World War memorial in Victoria Square, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It serves as the principal monument commemorating the men and women of Bolton who lost their lives during the war and subsequent conflicts, and it is designated a Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The cenotaph was commissioned by the County Borough of Bolton and unveiled on 14 July 1928 as a tribute to those who died in the First World War. Additional inscriptions were added after the Second World War to honour those who died between 1939 and 1945. The memorial remains the focal point of Bolton's annual Remembrance Day ceremonies and other civic commemorations. On 30 April 1999, Bolton Cenotaph was designated a Grade II* listed building for its architectural and historic significance. In 2023 Bolton Council restored its floodlighting to ensure the monument could be fully illuminated at night for the first time in years.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5784, -2.4296
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Bolton, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL1 1US
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Phone
- +44 1204 520661
- Established
- 1928
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- octagonbolton.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26895816 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bolton Cenotaph (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolton Cenotaph?
- Bolton Cenotaph is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL1 1US), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
- What is Bolton Cenotaph?
- Bolton Cenotaph — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bolton Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL1 1US.
- When was Bolton Cenotaph built?
- Built or established in 1928. Designed by Arthur John Hope.
- Is Bolton Cenotaph a listed building?
- Bolton Cenotaph is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bolton Cenotaph free to visit?
- Yes, Bolton Cenotaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolton Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL1 1US.