Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Godley Hill War Memorial
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Godley Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Godley · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Godley Hill War Memorial, you can take a train to Godley station, which is 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SK14 3BW, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Godley Hill War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437980). 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 The memorial stands at the west side of Godley Hill Road, set in a circular garden enclosed by low stone walls with access through black-painted metal gates to the front. In front of the memorial stands a white marble flower vase, on the front of which the dedication IN/ MEMORY/ OF/ THE FALLEN/ GODLEY HILL is inscribed. The memorial takes the form of a two-stepped base, square on plan, supporting a plinth surmounted by a slender granite obelisk. The base is surrounded by a small rockery, standing on a circular platform. Low ornamental metal posts fixed in the platform’s kerb carry a chain around the memorial. The principal dedicatory inscription incised into the front face of the plinth reads ERECTED/ IN HONOUR/ AND DEEP GRATITUDE/ TO THE/ MEN WHO FOUGHT/ FOR/ LIBERTY AND FREEDOM/ IN THE/ GREAT WORLD WAR./ 1914 - 1919. The riser of the upper stage of the base bears the inscription UNVEILED BY/ DANIEL ADAMSON ESQ/ OF LONGLANDS,/ JULY 17TH 1920. The riser of the lower stage bears the inscription WILLOUGHBY WILDE/ & SONS HYDE. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Godley Hill War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4517, -2.0522
- District
- Tameside
- Parish
- Tameside, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK14 3BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stalybridge and Hyde
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Godley — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477921 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godley Hill War Memorial?
- Godley Hill War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK14 3BW), in the parish of Tameside, unparished area.
- What is Godley Hill War Memorial?
- Godley Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Godley Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Godley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK14 3BW.
- When was Godley Hill War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Godley Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Godley Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Godley Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Godley Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Godley Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Godley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK14 3BW.