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.

How do I get to Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan?

The nearest railway station is Hag Fold, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN7 1AA.

When was Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan built?

Built or established in 1922. Designed by James Caldwell Prestwich.

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?

The nearest railway station is Hag Fold, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 1AA.

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan

In or near Croft.

Free admission

Leigh Cenotaph, Wigan — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Hag Fold · 4.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Leigh Cenotaph in Wigan is located at postcode WN7 1AA. The nearest railway station is Hag Fold, which is 4.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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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.

Official information

The Leigh Cenotaph is a war memorial located in Leigh, Wigan, dedicated to the local soldiers who lost their lives in various conflicts. Visitors can pay their respects and learn about the history of the memorial and the sacrifices made by the community.

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.4977, -2.5163
District: Wigan
Parish: Wigan, unparished area
Postcode: WN7 1AA
Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton
Phone: 01942 404430
Established: 1922
Nearest railway station: Hag Fold — 4.2 km
Official site: archives.wigan.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26321175 (CC0)

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