Memorials & monuments Β· North West England
War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall
In or near Old Glossop.
War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Paul Anderson β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley Β· 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall is located in Tameside, North West England, with the postcode OL5 0AD. The nearest railway station is Mossley, which is approximately 0 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1162871). 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 SD 90 SE MOSSLEY STAMFORD ROAD (west side) 1/129 War Memorial in front of former - Town Hall G.V. II War memorial. c.1920. Marble statue on polished granite base. Robed female figure holding a book in one hand stands on a tapering square stone plinth. Inscription: "erected on behalf of the town by Alderman and Mrs. J.A. Bottomley". Surrounded by plain iron railings. Listing NGR: SD9730002050 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: 212589 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall is located in Mossley, North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5151, -2.0422
- District
- Tameside
- Parish
- Mossley
- Postcode
- OL5 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stalybridge and Hyde
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley β 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26456450 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall?
- War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL5 0AD), in the parish of Mossley.
- What is War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall?
- War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL5 0AD.
- Is War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall a listed building?
- War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall a protected site?
- Yes β War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall is part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Front of Former Town Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL5 0AD.