Dunscar War Memorial & "Finger Post"

Image: © David Dixon Taken: 28 Nov 2010

A war memorial, unveiled in May 1921, which is notable not only for its sculptural quality, but also for the commemorative significance of its site, known locally as 'Finger Post' where short services were held each Sunday evening during the First World War. The names of the most recent casualties amongst the local community were read out at these services. The choice of this site for the memorial thus has intense poignancy and massive significance for the communities which suffered those 132 losses The copper sculpture at the top of the monument depicts a soldier bearing his pack, standing with bowed head, and resting upon his upturned rifle. On the front face of the monument (which faces north), the inscription reads: 'OUR GLORIOUS DEAD. THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF EGERTON , EAGLEY, DUNSCAR AND BROMLEY CROSS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. LEST WE FORGET. "AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM". The other faces bear the names of 132 servicemen who fell during the First World War. The memorial is a Grade II listed structure http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-492652-dunscar-war-memorial-bolton/

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