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The monument has a square base of seven steps, a cruciform pedestal, and an obelisk. The four main faces of the pedestal have large square bronze panels containing in relief 642 names of the fallen from 1914–1918. The narrow re-entrant sides have matching rectangular panels of names headed 1939–1945. The front of the obelisk has a sword with a laurel wreath around the handle; its base is surrounded by statuary on three sides, and a bronze cartouche at the rear with the Radcliffe coat of arms in the crest. The statues, three large winged female figures modelled in energetically flowing style, are emblematic of Liberty, Victory and Peace. Victory, standing in the centre, holds Liberty by one hand and in the other exultantly holds up the laurel emblem of conquest.
The terrace is enclosed by ashlar walls which have tall bronze open-work lamp standards at the corners. To each side is a simple rectangular garden surrounded by a low plinth with square piers at intervals, linked by chains.
Title
Cenotaph
Date
1922
Medium
Darley Dale sandstone with bronze
Accession number
M26_PRJ_S001
Acquisition method
purchased by public subscription
Work type
War memorial
Owner
Bury Council
Custodian
Bury Council
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade II* (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
26th November 1922
Listing date
10/03/92
Access
at all times
Access note
approached by a flight of four broad steps from Blackburn Street
Inscription description
TO OUR / GLORIOUS / DEAD / NAMES OF THE FALLEN / 1914-1918 / (names on 4 plaques); 1939-45 / (names on 4 plaques); IN LOVING MEMORY OF / ABLE SEAMAN FRANK SEYMOUR / DIED 1-11-1944 AGED 19