2011
SJ9295 : Denton Millennium Sundial and War Memorial, Victoria Park
taken 15 years ago, near to Denton, Tameside, England
This is 1 of 63 images, with title starting with Denton in this square
Denton Millennium Sundial and War Memorial, Victoria Park
The Millennium Sundial was added to Denton's Victoria Park by the local council in the year 2000 to celebrate the Millennium. It stands near to the Victoria Street entrance to the park in front of SJ9295 : Denton War Memorial.
Denton War Memorial
Denton War Memorial stands in Victoria Park, near to the Victoria Street entrance. It commemorates the sacrifice of the 379 men of Denton and Haughton who lost their lives during the Great War. It was unveiled on 23 July 1921.
On each of the four sides, there are four steps leading up to the memorial. At the front, the dates 1914 and 1918, surrounded by wreathes, are either side of a panel of names. (Link- Roll of Honour)
Above, on the central column, it states:
'In grateful and undying remembrance of those who gave their lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918. This memorial has been erected by their fellow townsmen July 1921'
Link
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- Grid Square
- SJ9295, 874 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 3 June, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 4 June, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SJ 9239 9538 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:27.3071N 2:6.9641W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SJ 9238 9539
- View Direction
- South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
