Memorials & monuments · North West England
Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton
In or near Manchester.
Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton — 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
- Mills Hill · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of All Saints War Memorial is located at postcode M24 4QH, with the nearest railway station being Mills Hill, approximately 3.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441215). 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
Details War memorial, 1920s Plan: rectangular. Materials: stone. The war memorial is situated within the churchyard to the W of the Church of All Saints, Middleton. It comprises a rectangular stone obelisk raised on a pedestal and a three-stepped plinth. The obelisk is emblazoned with a broadsword carved in relief pointing downwards, with a Laurel wreath suspended around the hilt that has a small Lancashire rose at its centre. The base of the obelisk is supported by a scroll bracket to either side, with a canted front panel that reads – THEIR NAMES / LIVETH / FOR / EVERMORE. The front of the pedestal is divided into three recessed panels; the central panel is twice the width of the outer pair, it projects slightly, and it has a dedication that reads – TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF THOSE / WHO MADE THE / GREAT SACRIFICE / + / 1914-1919. The 92 Fallen of the First World War are recorded on the two side panels and the rear panel of the pedestal. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of All Saints War Memorial is located on Manchester Old Road in Middleton, North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, situated in the unparished area of Rochdale.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5436, -2.2265
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- M24 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blackley and Middleton South
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478284 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton?
- Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M24 4QH), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton?
- Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M24 4QH.
- Is Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton a listed building?
- Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of All Saints War Memorial, All Saint's Church, Manchester Old Road, Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M24 4QH.