Memorials & monuments · North West England
Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows
In or near Winwick.
Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Huskisson Memorial in Newton-le-Willows, you can reach it by train to Newton-le-Willows station, which is approximately 1.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WA3 1PG. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1075900). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 23/11/2011 SJ 69 NW 6/45 3.2.66 NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS PARKSIDE ROAD (east side) Huskisson Memorial on south side of railway, 60m from road (Formerly listed as Huskisson Memorial (in railway cutting at Parkside) II Memorial. 1831. Painted stone. The memorial is in the form of a simplified Classical temple, being single celled without a portico. The flanking anta have dentilated panels, and support a plain frieze, dentilated cornice and a blocking course. Within the cell is an inscribed tablet that is flanked by pilasters supporting an entablature adorned with wreaths. The tablet, (a reproduction of the original which is kept at the National Railway Museum in York) is a memorial to William Huskisson, MP for Liverpool. Huskisson is reputed to have been the world's first fatality of the Railway Age, being knocked down and fatally injured by the Rocket during the opening celebrations of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830. Listing NGR: SJ6051795509 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 216335 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Huskisson Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Newton-le-Willows, in the West Midlands. It commemorates the contributions of individuals significant to the area. The structure is notable for its historical value and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4548, -2.5960
- District
- St. Helens
- Parish
- St. Helens, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA3 1PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Helens North
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26339879 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows?
- Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA3 1PG), in the parish of St. Helens, unparished area.
- What is Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows?
- Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA3 1PG.
- Is Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows a listed building?
- Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows free to visit?
- Yes, Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huskisson Memorial, Newton-le-Willows?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA3 1PG.