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    Memorial

    Collyhurst

    Source: Copyright Mike Berrell

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    Current Location

    Rochdale Road, Collyhurst, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8JR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 85470 00123

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    10721
    Description
    Cross on two tier plinth. Upper octagonal plinth mounted on square plinth which bears the names. Whole is enclosed within railings.
    Inscription
    Upper Plinth Side 1-To The Enduring /Memory of /those who Gave /their Lives /also those who fought/for God and Country/in the Great War / 1914-1919 Upper Plinth Side 4: TO THE MEMORY/AND HONOUR OF ALL MEN AND WOMEN/OF THE/BRITISH ARMED FORCES/WHO LAID DOWN/THEIR LIVES/IN DEFENCE OF/THIS COUNTRY Step-PRECIOUS IS THE BLOOD/THAT IS SHED/IN THE CAUSE OF HUMANITY Step-THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED/BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/AND WAS UNVEILED BY THE /RT HON EARL OF DERBY K.G/SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR / MAY 25TH 1923. Step-THE SITE FOR THIS MEMORIAL/WAS HUMBLY PRESENTED BY/JOHN HULBERT JUNR ESQ Lower Plinth on each face- THE FOLLOWING KILLED IN ACTION OR DIED OF WOUNDS / (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    411
    Died
    411
    Information shown
    surname, initials of forenames
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    2011: Name added of Edward Cassidy, killed in the First World War. C2000: CLEANED AND THE RAILINGS SURROUNDING THE PAVED AREA WERE RENEWED

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    25 May 1923

    EARL (18TH) OF DERBY

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 1500MM

    Width: 750MM

    Depth: 750MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • Manchester Evening News pg 4 9 November 2005