Parr Fold Park World War I Memorial - Walkden, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 31.064 W 002° 23.807
30U E 539995 N 5930036
This stone war memorial stands in Parr Fold Park near to the Manchester Road entrance.
Waymark Code: WM12381
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/15/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The World War I memorial made from Portland Stone is in the form of an obelisk standing on a three step base. It was erected in 1925 and was amended after the Second World War to also commemorate that war.

There is a carving of a wreath near the top of the obelisk and at the base the following inscription.

THEY DIED

THAT WE MAY LIVE

1914-1918
1939-1945
Date Created/Placed: 11/21/1925

Address:
Parr Fold Park, Parr Fold Road Walkden Greater Manchester United Kingdom M28 7DB

Height: 15 feet

Website: [Web Link]

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