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The work has a square granite base, marble plinth and tall pedestal with inscription. The cap supports a small cupola and large urn with flowers. There are gilded incised lines and an inscription in memory of 344 men and boys killed in an explosion at the Pretoria pit, Westhoughton on 21st December 1910. The Pretoria pit disaster was the worst in the historic county of Lancashire. The monument serves as the gravestone to 24 unidentified bodies. The memorial has surrounding cast iron posts and rails. The unveiling of this monument took place on Saturday 24th November 1911.

Title

Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial

Date

1911

Medium

granite, polished black marble & cast iron

Accession number

BL5_MH_S163

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

Tomb or mausoleum

Owner

Church of St Bartholomew

Custodian

Church of St Bartholomew

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

19/08/86

Access

at all times

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Church Street, Westhoughton

BL5 2BG

Set within the grounds of the Church of St Bartholomew.

Artist or maker

unknown artist

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