St Peters Church
Source: Copyright Joan Secker Wlodarczyk
Current Location
St Peter's Church, Stockport Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, OL7 0BA, England
OS Grid Reference
SJ 93124 98624
Denomination
Church of England
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 1813
- Description
- Two stepped base surmounted by plinth and column. It was originally top with a cross but this has since disappeared. Engraved inscription on the sides of the plinth.
- Inscription
- ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO WERE KILLED IN THE GREAT W AR 1914-1919. GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 150
- Died
- 150
- Maintenance History
- 1990: names now illegible date unknown: cross missing
Ceremonies
Unveiled
4th July 1920
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Dedicated
4th July 1920
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Components
- Cross
Made from: Unknown
Condition: Lost
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1067994
The church is listed.
- Column
Height: 2250 mm
Made from: Stone
Condition: Poor
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1067994
The church is listed. It is also a recipient for a grant of Historic England.