Memorials & monuments · North West England
Radcliffe Cenotaph
In or near Holcombe.
Radcliffe Cenotaph — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsley · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Radcliffe Cenotaph is located in Bury, North West England, with the postcode M26 2TG. The nearest railway station is Kearsley, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Radcliffe 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 1067192). 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
Radcliffe Cenotaph is a Grade II* listed war memorial on Blackburn Street in Radcliffe, a market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It commemorates the men and women of Radcliffe who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Radcliffe Cenotaph is a Grade II* listed war memorial on Blackburn Street in Radcliffe, a market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It commemorates the men and women of Radcliffe who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The cenotaph was commissioned after the First World War to honour local servicemen who died in the conflict. It was designed by Sydney March of March Bros., Farnborough, Kent, with the site layout by A. Baines Barker of London. The stonework was executed by F. M. & H. Nuttall Ltd of Whitefield. The memorial was unveiled on 26 November 1922 at a cost of approximately £5,000. Additional plaques for the Second World War were added later, and a rededication ceremony took place on 30 April 1949. On 10 March 1992, Radcliffe Cenotaph was designated a Grade II* listed building for its architectural and historic significance.
Architecture
The memorial takes the form of an obelisk made from Darley Dale sandstone, rising to approximately 10.7 m above street level. It is set on a square raised terrace approached by four broad steps and surrounded by ashlar walls. The base consists of seven steps leading to a cruciform pedestal.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5624, -2.3280
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- M26 2TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury South
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsley — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.radcliffemarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17541767 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Radcliffe Cenotaph (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Radcliffe Cenotaph?
- Radcliffe Cenotaph is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M26 2TG), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Radcliffe Cenotaph?
- Radcliffe Cenotaph — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Radcliffe Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M26 2TG.
- Is Radcliffe Cenotaph a listed building?
- Radcliffe Cenotaph is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Radcliffe Cenotaph free to visit?
- Yes, Radcliffe Cenotaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Radcliffe Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsley, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M26 2TG.