2010
SD7716 : The Peel Monument
taken 15 years ago, near to Ramsbottom, Bury, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title The Peel Monument in this square
The Peel Monument
The flag flying at the top of the tower tells us that it is open for climbing ( 128 ft and 148 steps to the top).
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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- Grid Square
- SD7716, 157 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 15 August, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 16 August, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 777 163 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:38.6039N 2:20.2875W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SD 776 163
- View Direction
- East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
