Memorials & monuments · North West England
Failsworth War Memorial
In or near Manchester.
Failsworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Moston · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Failsworth War Memorial is located in Oldham, North West England, with the postcode M35 0AS. The nearest railway station is Moston, which is 1.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Failsworth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1391405). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Details 1477/0/10009 OLDHAM ROAD 31-OCT-05 Failsworth Failsworth War Memorial II First World War memorial, c.1923, Portland stone. Fluted column with coloured decoration surmounted by bronze winged figure and bronze laurel wreath. Stepped square stone plinth. Octagonal base with inscription on main SE face reads 'Remembrance 1914 1918'. To rear inscription reads 'They died in many lands that we may live here in peace'. Fluted column tapers and curves anti-clockwise from mid-point to domed top. Vertical patterning on top part of column of blue/green medallions and red waves within green border. Bronze winged figure of Victory holding laurel wreath and staff surmounts dome. Bronze wreath attached to top of column and figure. HISTORY: Unveiled on 10th June 1923 the memorial commemorates those lost during the First World War. It remains unknown who the designer was or who unveiled the memorial. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: First World War memorial erected in 1923 with unusual coloured decoration, bronze winged figure of Victory and laurel wreath. Represents significant architectural and historic interest. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 30 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 494161 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Failsworth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifices. The memorial stands as a significant historical marker in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5085, -2.1638
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- M35 0AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Moston — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670769 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Failsworth
Castles · 0.5 km
St Wilfrid and St Ann's Church, Newton Heath
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Manchester Islamic Centre
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Broadhurst Park
Parks · 1.4 km
Newton Heath
Historic churches · 1.6 km
South Chadderton School
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Collective Spirit
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Moston Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.7 km
Ceylon Picture Theatre, Ceylon Street
Theatres · 1.8 km
Kaskenmoor School
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Roman Road
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Ceylon Picture Theatre, Thorp Road
Theatres · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Castles · North West England
Failsworth
Failsworth () is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Manchester and 3 miles (4.8 km) south-west of Oldham. The M60 ring-road motor
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Wilfrid and St Ann's Church, Newton Heath
St Wilfrid and St Ann's Church, Newton Heath — church in Manchester, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Manchester Islamic Centre
Manchester Islamic Centre — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Parks · North West England
Broadhurst Park
Broadhurst Park — park in Manchester, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Newton Heath
Newton Heath is an area of Manchester, England, 2.8 miles (4.5 km) north-east of Manchester city centre and with a population of 9,883. Historically part of Lancashire, Newton was formerly a farming a
📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
South Chadderton School
South Chadderton School — a school heritage in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Failsworth War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Parkview Residence
Parkview Residence — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Hatters Hostel
Hatters Hostel — a hostel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Malacuna
Malacuna — a hostel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
King Street Townhouse
King Street Townhouse — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Eclectic Hotels.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter
Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Maldron Hotels.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Marble Arch Inn
Marble Arch Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Crown And Kettle Public House
Crown And Kettle Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Marble Arch Inn
Manchester's 1888 pub with a sloping mosaic floor and 100% surviving interior.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Plough, Gorton
The Plough, Gorton in England North West, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument — Monument, dating to 1905.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Airborne Forces Memorial
Airborne Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Albert Memorial
Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1869.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Armada Beacon
Armada Beacon is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Failsworth War Memorial?
- Failsworth War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M35 0AS), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Failsworth War Memorial?
- Failsworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Failsworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Moston, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M35 0AS.
- When was Failsworth War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Is Failsworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Failsworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Failsworth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Failsworth War Memorial is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Failsworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Failsworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Failsworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Moston, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M35 0AS.