Bernard 'Benny' Rothman
Overview
Bernard 'Benny' Rothman is recorded as Memorial in England Trafford. Bernard 'Benny' Rothman (1911-1997) Environmental and Access Campaigner Lived here 1939-1997 Leader of the 'Mass Trespass' on Kinder Scout, Derbyshire in 1932 which contributed to 'Right to Roam' legislation (Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000)
What this place is
The saved account records: Bernard 'Benny' Rothman (1911-1997) Environmental and Access Campaigner Lived here 1939-1997 Leader of the 'Mass Trespass' on Kinder Scout, Derbyshire in 1932 which contributed to 'Right to Roam' legislation (Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000)
People and events
The short source does not safely name the people, events or traditions tied to this exact point. A famous nearby story is not attached without evidence that it belongs here.
How it was used
The label Memorial gives the safest clue to purpose or form. It does not by itself prove the exact building method, daily use, age or sequence of changes at this place.
What survives
The official record fixes the place and calls it Memorial. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Bernard 'Benny' Rothman matters because the source connects human lives or community memory to this exact place. The source records: Bernard 'Benny' Rothman (1911-1997) Environmental and Access Campaigner Lived here 1939-1997 Leader of the 'Mass Trespass' on Kinder Scout, Derbyshire in 1932 which contributed to 'Right to Roam' legislation (Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) The place therefore holds a human story, not just a building or map point.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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