Memorials & monuments · North West England
Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial
In or near Haigh.
Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westhoughton · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial 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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Place summary
The Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial is located in North-West England. It commemorates the victims of the Pretoria Pit disaster, a significant mining tragedy. The memorial serves as a reminder of the impact of coal mining on local communities.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5501, -2.5279
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Westhoughton
- Postcode
- BL5 2BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton West
- Nearest railway station
- Westhoughton — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/593430062 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial?
- Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL5 2BE), in the parish of Westhoughton.
- What is Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial?
- Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westhoughton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL5 2BE.
- Is Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pretoria Pit Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westhoughton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL5 2BE.