Rochdale Cenotaph

The cenotaph commemorates those who died in the First World War (1914-1918). The design is based on the famous cenotaph memorial in London.

It was designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens in 1922 and is made from Cornish granite and was built by Hobson Ltd of Nottingham.

On the upper plinth of the cenotaph you can find carved wreaths, enclosing the arms of Rochdale. On the lower plinth there are four flags – the Union Flag, the White Ensign, the RAF Ensign and Red Ensign. At the top is a sculpture of a soldier draped with his coat.

Rochdale Trail

Q.How many flags are there on the monument?

8 4

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