Have your say on the Our Places fund

Thrybergh

We are seeking your input on potential improvements to the Dalton Main, Silverwood and Roundwood Collieries Cenotaph, located on Park Lane.

Potential interventions could include cleaning the monument and surrounding wall, refurbishing the copper detail at the top of the memorial, and implementing new areas of ornamental planting. There is also an opportunity to install a new seating area.

Whilst not all features may be possible to include, we would like to hear your views on how to improve this cenotaph.

Thrybergh Cenotaph

A map of the area around the Thrybergh cenotaph

Potential intervention 1

There is an opportunity to extend the existing shrub planting areas by adding ornamental mixed planting to create an inviting entrance area

Existing

A grass section with a bench to the left with a hedge on the right and houses in the background.

Example of improvement

A stone path with green shrubbery either side.

Potential intervention 2

There is potential to improve or replace the seating surrounding the Cenotaph.

Existing

Two benches opposite each other with a stone path in the middle. Grass sections behind each one with houses in the background.

Example of improvement

A curved bench on a path with grass surrounding it.

Potential intervention 3

There is an opportunity to improve the bollards surrounding the perimeter. The existing bollards could be re-painted, or removed and replaced with either new bollards or a knee rail.

Existing

White bollards on the grass behind the wooden bench.

Examples of improvement

Black bollards on the edge of the path.

Black fencing around the grass and path area.

Potential intervention 4

Potential to clean the memorial base and surrounding wall to freshen up the area. The overgrown ivy could also be retained but trimmed back. Further improvements could include restoring the copper detailing at the top of the memorial.