Summary
First World War memorial with later additions for the Second World War, date unknown. The stonemasons were Hilton of Manchester. Sandstone and brick.
Reasons for Designation
Long Lane War Memorial by the stonemasons Hilton of Manchester is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic Interest: as a poignant reminder of the tragic impact of world events upon an individual community, commemorating the 17 local men who lost their lives fighting in the First World War, and subsequently the four men who died in the Second World War;
* Design: a well-executed memorial in the form of a rectangular, stepped obelisk flanked by low side walls bearing relief-carved wreaths encompassing the dates.
History
Long Lane War Memorial was built to commemorate 17 local men who died in the First World War. The stonemasons were Hilton of Manchester. It is not known when the memorial was unveiled. The men are named with their rank and regiment; one served in the Royal Navy (their biographies can found in an online document). The names of four men who died in the Second World War were later added (their biographies can be found in a second online document).
Details
First World War memorial with later additions for the Second World War, date unknown. The stonemasons were Hilton of Manchester. Sandstone and brick.
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