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    Memorial

    Stretford

    Left plaque-Stretford Cenotaph

    Source: Copyright Steve Jones

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    Current Location

    Chester Road (A56), Stretford, Trafford, Greater Manchester, M32 0QJ, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SJ 80403 95592

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    Type of Memorial
    Cenotaph
    WMR Reference Number
    3218
    Description
    Three stepped base surmounted by plinth, cenotaph, pediment and lion couchant. Names listed on plaques mounted on curved wall behind the memorial. Carved laurel wreath and pendant on narrow face to symbolise the immortality of those who sacrificed their lives for freedom and justice. Carved shields with the Coats of Arms of Stretford and the County of Lancaster on the 3 and 9 o'clock faces. Standard lamps used to surmount the wall but and low railings used to enclose the area around the memorial but they have now gone. Lombardy poplars planted behind the wall.
    Inscription
    Side One: In memory of the Heroic Dead Side Two: They died / that we / might live Wall: (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    584
    Died
    584
    Information shown
    Surname, regiment, initials of forenames, decorations
    Order of names
    regiment THEN surname
    Maker(s)
    • J and H Patterson (Manchester), Unknown

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    25 August 1923

    Earl(17TH) of Derby

    Dedicated

    25 August 1923

    Rector of Stretford

    Custodian
    Trafford Borough Council

    Components

    Cenotaph

    Height: 7900 mm

    Width: 3300 mm


    Made from: Stone - Darley Dale


    Condition: Good


    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Wall

    Width: 36M


    Made from: Stone - Derbyshire Gritstone


    Condition: Unknown


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