On 27 February 1958, a Silver City Bristol 170 Freighter (G-AICS) travelling from the Isle of Man to Manchester crashed into Winter Hill (also known as Rivington Moor) several hundred yards away from the mast. Thirty-five people died and 7 were injured

This plaque reads:"Commemorating the death of thirty-five members of the motor trade from the Isle of Man, whose Bristol Wayfarer crashed near this plaque, 27th February 1958. Erected by the Rotary Clubs of Douglas and Horwich 27.02.2008"

Terry lyon

September 10, 2023

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Nice in good weather but I don't think it would be nice in bad weather because its quite exposed

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Location: Rivington, Chorley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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