Where is Old smallpox hospital site?

Old smallpox hospital site is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WN4 8XS), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.

How do I get to Old smallpox hospital site?

The nearest railway station is Bryn, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN4 8XS.

Is Old smallpox hospital site a protected site?

Yes — Old smallpox hospital site is part of the THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH National Nature Reserve.

Is Old smallpox hospital site free to visit?

Yes, Old smallpox hospital site is free to enter.

How do I get to Old smallpox hospital site?

The nearest railway station is Bryn, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN4 8XS.

Archaeological sites · North West England

Old smallpox hospital site

In or near Winwick.

Free admission

Old smallpox hospital site — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Terraced Houses on Golborne Road - geograph.org.uk - 5912947 — Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Bryn · 2.3 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Old smallpox hospital site is a archaeological located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Old Smallpox Hospital Site is an archaeological location in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance related to public health and disease management in the region. The site provides insights into the era of smallpox treatment and the evolution of medical practices.

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

Coordinates: 53.4882, -2.6187
District: Wigan
Parish: Wigan, unparished area
Postcode: WN4 8XS
Parliamentary constituency: Makerfield
Nearest railway station: Bryn — 2.3 km

Sources

osm: node/9115265265 (ODbL)

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