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A large upright stone with one smooth face.
Title
Peterloo Commemorative Monument
Date
2020
Medium
stone
Accession number
OL2_JD_S029
Acquisition method
commissioned by Marshalls plc and Local Councillor Budgets
Work type
Monument
Owner
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Custodian
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
16th August 2020
Access
time restrictions apply
Access note
Park opening times.
Inscription description
PETERLOO / IN 1819 MEN FROM ROYTON / DRILLED HERE BEFORE THE / DEMONSTRATION ON / 16th AUGUST 1819 NOW / KNOWN AS PETERLOO / 'NOT WITH THE LOADED MUSKET & THE STEEL' / AN IMPORTANT / MILESTONE IN THE / STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY
Located at
Tandle Hill Country Park, Royton
OL2 5UU
Located within Tandle Hill Country Park, on the hill adjacent to the original Royton War Memorial.
