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Manchester Boer/South Africa war
Condition level:
Good
Fair
Poor
Very bad
Lost/Missing/Temporary
Survey reason:
Personal visit
School visit
Custodian annual maintenance visit
War Memorials Trust staff- site visit
War Memorials Trust staff- casework
War Memorials Trust staff- desk assessment
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Contributor - desk assessment
Comments:
The bronze sculpture and plaques are generally in good structural condition, but the patina is failing due to a lack of properly maintained protective coatings. The green discoloration is copper chlorides forming on the surface. The sculpture appears to be completely free on any protective wax coating The pedestal has been recently steam cleaned, but corrosion products from the bronze, and the iron armature, and already discolouring the surface of the granite The granite pedestal is in good condition, with only losses the steps. These loses are thought to be from vehicles reversing from Barton Arcade. There is almost total loss to the original lime pointing.
Survey date:
Is the memorial accessible to the public?
Yes - always
Yes - restricted times
Yes - by appointment
No
Unknown
Has the memorial been subject to any accidental or malicious damage in the last five years?
Yes
No
Unknown
Do you think the site is at significant risk of accidental or malicious damage in the next 2 years?
Yes
No
Unknown
Are there any known planning applications or issues related to this memorial?
None
Current planning application
Previous planning application
Unknown
