2010

SD7716 : Holcombe Hill and Peel Monument

taken 15 years ago, near to Ramsbottom, Bury, England

Holcombe Hill and Peel Monument
Holcombe Hill and Peel Monument
From Moorbottom Road
Peel Monument

The memorial tower to Sir Robert Peel high above Ramsbottom is one of two memorials erected in the Bury area to the memory of Sir Robert Peel, who was born in Bury; the other monument being SD8010 : Peel Statue in Market Place, Bury.

The tower occupies a prominent position on Holcombe Hill, close to Holcombe village 1100 feet (335 m) above sea level.
Completed in 1852, the tower cost £1000 to build; the money being raised by public subscription. It is 128 ft (39 m) high and there are 148 steps to get to the top.


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Category: Hill and monument
This photo is linked from: Other Photos: · East Lancashire Railway, Touchill Cutting · Peel Tower Window, Ramsbottom Library ·
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SD7716, 158 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 15 August, 2010   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 15 August, 2010
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 777 163 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:38.6044N 2:20.2856W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 779 163
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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