Stockport Armoury, Military drill hall and Grade II listed building in Stockport, England.
The Stockport Armoury features an octagonal tower constructed of red brick, incorporating stone dressings and a distinctive pointed copper spire at its summit.
Built in 1862 through public subscription, the structure served as headquarters for the 4th Cheshire Battalion Rifle Volunteers during the defense against Napoleon III.
The building represents Victorian military architecture and maintains its status as an active Army Reserve Centre, connecting past and present military traditions.
The two-story structure contains continuous slit windows on the ground floor and pointed arch windows above, designed for optimal military training purposes.
The polygonal tower features rusticated quoins, a cornice, and a lantern of lancet lights, elements that distinguish it from other military buildings of its era.
Location: Stockport
Inception: 1862
GPS coordinates: 53.40328,-2.16192
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:32
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