Stowell Memorial Church, Salford, seen here in 1977,before this busy junction was redeveloped. The Church was built as its name suggests, to commemorate the life and labour of Hugh Stowell, shortly after the Canon's death and consecrated in 1869. It was designed by Medland Taylor and the 150 foot spire, so placed as seemingly in the centre of the road junction. The foundation stone of the church was laid on 19th October 1867 by Bishop Prince Lee and cost about £8,000 to build. The whole scheme, including a School and Rectory was paid for by public subscription and ministered to a Parish constituted out of those of Christ Church and St. Bartholomew. The church closed in 1981.The tower is all that remains of the church standing as a beacon at the start of the M602 motorway and the busy interchange of roads.