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The memorial was built to commemorate the residents of Urmston and Daveyhulme who were killed or went missing during the two world wars. It is comprised of a tall stone clock tower with a brass illuminated clock. A stone tablet at the base contains a dedication in black lettering.

Title

Davyhulme Clock Tower

Date

1924

Medium

ashlar sandstone

Accession number

M41_MH_S072

Acquisition method

commissioned Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Custodian

Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

5th October 1924

Listing date

03/04/14

Access

at all times

Inscription description

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. / ROLL OF HONOUR. / (Names) TELL ENGLAND YE WHO PASS THIS MONUMENT, / WE DIED FOR HER AND NOW WE REST CONTENT. / ALSO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945 / (Names)

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