Manchester Cenotaph, War memorial in St Peter's Square, Manchester, England
The limestone cenotaph features a central pylon topped with a catafalque containing a carved soldier figure under a greatcoat, flanked by two obelisks.
Architect Edwin Lutyens designed the memorial, which was unveiled on July 12, 1924, to commemorate soldiers who died during World War I.
The cenotaph serves as the main gathering point for annual remembrance ceremonies and honors military personnel from both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.
The memorial underwent relocation within St Peter's Square in 2014 to accommodate the expansion of Manchester's tram system while preserving its structural integrity.
The memorial includes a Stone of Remembrance and contains the Manchester coat of arms surrounded by laurel wreaths carved into its limestone surfaces.
Location: Manchester
Inception: July 12, 1924
Architects: Edwin Lutyens
Made from material: Portland limestone
GPS coordinates: 53.47873,-2.24305
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:28
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