Manchester City Council

Collyhurst War Memorial

  1. Team Ownership

    Public Realm 

  2. UK National Imperial War Museum Id No.

    10721 

  3. Name of War Memorial

    Collyhurst War Memorial 

  4. Description

    Cross on two tier plinth. Upper octagonal plinth mounted on square plinth which bears the names. Whole is enclosed within railings. 

  5. 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) 

  6. Commemorate

    WW I 

  7. Status

    Unlisted 

  8. Location

    Rochdale Road, Collyhurst 

  9. Ward

    Miles Platting and Newton Heath