Seat Below Peel Monument
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Seat Below Peel Monument
Image: © Rude Health Taken: 7 Jul 2014
The memorial tower to Sir Robert Peel high above Ramsbottom was planned and erected at the same time as Bury was preparing its statue to the then recently deceased statesman who was born in Bury. The tower occupies a prominent position on Harcles Hill (known locally as Holcombe Hill due to its location next to Holcombe village) 335 metres above sea level. The monument is believed to have been designed by members of the memorial committee who included the local textile entrepreneur and philanthropist, William Grant. Grant was said to have been responsible for the site which was in a direct line from his own house, Nuttall Hall, and St Andrew's church.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.642012
Longitude
-2.338627