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    Memorial

    Tottington

    Tottington

    Source: Copyright Barrie Price

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    Current Location

    Tottington Public Park, Market Street, Tottington, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL8 3LX, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 77598 12937

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    © WMR-43838

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    Type of Memorial
    Composite
    WMR Reference Number
    43838
    Description
    Portland stone wall with cross placed in centre. inscription at top of wall. Whole stands on a raised mound. Bronze wreaths at top corners of wall.
    Inscription
    At the top of the wall-WE OWE MORE TEARS TO THESE DEAD MEN/THAN TIME SHALL SEE US PAY+ 1914-1918 At the base of the wall- 1939/1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • MR WALTER MARSDEN, Sculptor

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    April 1930

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    BURY DISTRICT COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Wall

    Height: C 1800MM

    Width: C 3000MM


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    • Other website http://stonechaser.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/tottington-cenotaph.html
    • Bury Times pg 2 April 16 1930
    • Carter Postcard Collection