Description

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE HARTSHEAD PIKE SD 90 SE

2/8 Hartshead Pike Tower (formerly listed as Hartshead 12/01/67 Pike Pillar)

- II

Tower. 1863. By John Eaton. Hammer-dressed stone. Circular tower with steep conical roof. Door in west side has shouldered head and inscribed stones above reading "This pike was rebuilt by public contribution 1751 and re- erected by public subscription to commemorate the marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales to HRH the Princess Alexandra and to restore the ancient landmark of Hartshead Pike". Cusped lancet window openings, corbelled eaves, dormer roof lights with cusped openings and stepped gables. W. M. Bowman, England in Ashton-under-Lyne, 1960. Victoria County History of Lancashire, 1911, vol. 4.

Listing NGR: SD9605902409

External Links

• Wikidata Q26320769

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