Hale Millennium Clock
Location/Address
Outside Hale Station, Ashley Road, Hale
Type
Landmark, art work or way finder
Assets whose form and function are readily visible, but which are not Buildings. This category includes signage and works of art such as murals and statues.
Description
Landmark clock to mark the passage into the 3rd millenium CE.
It stands on the site of an old brewery (demolished) next to Hale Station and joins a 1908 memorial fountain.
There are bedding plants and shrubs surrounding it supplied by volunteers from Hale Civic socity and it will be a
principal feature in the proposed Hale Village Plan.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
A feature to welcome the visitor to Hale village arriving via Ashley road from Altrincham or Bowdon.Age
A modern feature , 1999/2000Rarity
UniqueArchitectural and Artistic Interest
It is elegant and visually striking. The structure is brick built but not ponderous. The design is such that although modern it is not so "modern" that it will look outdated in a few years time. The bricks have been chosen to blend in with the surrounding buildings such as Midland Terrace and the listed buildings of Hale Station.Group Value
It harmonises with the surrounding redbrick terraces, and public buildings and shops.Historic Interest
It will be as striking a feature in 100 years as it is now and it already appears on literature introducing visitors to the village.Archaeological Interest
A present and future asset which marks the spot of an old brewery.Landmark Status
Aesthetically pleasing , strikingly elegant , it marks the entry into the village .Images and Documents
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Date Listed
24 Jul 2023
Last Updated
29 Dec 2021
Find Out More
Find out more about this Asset in Greater Manchester Local Heritage List:
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/greater-manchester/asset/5249
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/greater-manchester/asset/5249