Memorial

Clayton - WW1 and Other Conflicts

Lantern

Source: Copyright Barrie Price

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Current Location

Clayton Hall Gardens., Ashton New Road, Clayton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4WH, England

OS Grid Reference

SJ 88159 98476

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 13086
Description: A four-stepped base surmounted by three plinths, a pillar with pediment and topped by another pillar and a small lantern.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: PEACE/ IN MEMORIAM/ (Names)/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ H. JONES/ SCULPTOR 9 o'clock face: HONOUR/ IN MEMORIAM/ (Names)/ OTHER CONFLICTS/ (Names)/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918 12 o'clock face: VICTORY/ IN MEMORIAM/ (Names)/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918 3 o'clock face: LIBERTY/ IN MEMORIAM/ (Names)/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 265
Died: 265
Information shown: Surname, forename, decorations.
Order of names: Surname.

Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Surname, forename.

History

Maker(s): H. Jones, Sculptor
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: "and afterwards Mr J, A. Lidgett, chairman of the Memorial Committee, formally presented the memorial to the city. It was accepted by Alderman Tom Fox, the Deputy Mayor."
Maintenance History: ORGANIC GROWTH COVERING SOME OF THE NAMES.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

20 August 1921

Captain Frank M. Hilton, of the Lancashire Fusiliers

Conservation

Components

Pillar

Height: C 6 M

Width: 3220 MM

Depth: 3220 MM

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

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Clayton - WW1 and Other Conflicts

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Clayton - WW1 and Other Conflicts

Current Location

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Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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