Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan
Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1068457). 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 SD 60 SE, 2/64 LEIGH, CHURCH STREET (south side), War Memorial near junction with Silk Street II War Memorial. 1922. By J C Prestwich. Ashlar Portland limestone. Cenotaph set on stepped stylobate in centre of memorial garden. Classical style. Plinth with re-entrant corners; bronze plaques on two sides are set in architraves under wreaths and are flanked by engaged columns with fluted shafts and palm-leaf capitals; dentilled cornice above friezes inscribed 'OUR GLORIOUS DEAD'. On the top is a stylised coffin bearing crosses and wreath. Sides have sculptured swords set between bronze pikes and frieze is inscribed with dates of both World Wars. Listing NGR: SD6584800238 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 27 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 213550 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leigh Cenotaph is a memorial located in Wigan, in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4977, -2.5163
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN7 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Established
- 1922
- Official site
- archives.wigan.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26321175 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan?
- Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WN7 1AA), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- Is Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan a listed building?
- Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan free to visit?
- Yes, Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 1AA. It sits within the Leigh and Atherton parliamentary constituency.