Memorials & monuments · North West England
Polly's Grave
In or near Manchester.
Polly's Grave — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Walkden · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Polly's Grave is a memorial located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Polly's Grave is the burial site of a pig named Polly, who became a local celebrity in Worsley due to her remarkable ability to produce large litters of piglets. The grave, marked by a gravestone, has become a notable landmark and a testament to the fondness of her owner, Alice Taylor, who buried her in the garden of the Cock Inn.
Place summary
Polly's Grave is a memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates an individual associated with local history. The site serves as a notable point of interest in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5104, -2.3891
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M28 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Nearest railway station
- Walkden — 1.1 km
- Official site
- ifthosewallscouldtalk.wordpress.com
Sources
- osm: node/1516026722 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polly's Grave?
- Polly's Grave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M28 2QJ), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Polly's Grave?
- Polly's Grave — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polly's Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode M28 2QJ.
- Is Polly's Grave free to visit?
- Yes, Polly's Grave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polly's Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Walkden, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M28 2QJ.