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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North West England

John Taylor's Pit War Memorial

In or near Worthington.

Free admission

John Taylor's Pit War Memorial — Monument, dating to 1920.

John Pit Colliery - geograph.org.uk - 4321635

Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Gathurst · 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is a public memorial in North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Wigan parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area WN6.

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Official information

John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is a stone cairn commemorating the men who worked at the Taylor Pit and John Pit collieries and lost their lives during the First World War. The memorial features a dedicatory plaque and is located at the former site of the pits in Standish, Wigan.

Place summary

John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is located in Wigan, North-West England. This memorial commemorates those who served in the mining community during wartime. It is situated in an unparished area and serves as a significant local tribute.

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Coordinates
53.5676, -2.6748
District
Wigan
Parish
Wigan, unparished area
Postcode
WN6 8LX
Parliamentary constituency
Wigan
Nearest railway station
Gathurst1.6 km
Official site
www.iwm.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Taylor's Pit War Memorial?
John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN6 8LX), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
What is John Taylor's Pit War Memorial?
John Taylor's Pit War Memorial — Monument, dating to 1920.
How do I get to John Taylor's Pit War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN6 8LX.
Is John Taylor's Pit War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to John Taylor's Pit War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN6 8LX.