Public art & sculpture · North West England
Standish Mining Sculpture
In or near Worthington.
Standish Mining Sculpture — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Standish Mining Sculpture is a public art 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
The Standish Mining Sculpture, also known as the Village Cross and Stocks, is a listed building located in the Market Place. It features a medieval cross base and steps, with additional elements from the 18th or 19th century, including stocks with decorative heads.
Place summary
Standish Mining Sculpture is a public art installation located in North-West England. It commemorates the region's mining heritage, reflecting the historical significance of the industry in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5866, -2.6616
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN6 0HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst — 3.7 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8964345764 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standish Mining Sculpture?
- Standish Mining Sculpture is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN6 0HQ), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Standish Mining Sculpture?
- Standish Mining Sculpture — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Standish Mining Sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN6 0HQ.
- Is Standish Mining Sculpture free to visit?
- Yes, Standish Mining Sculpture is free to enter.
- How do I get to Standish Mining Sculpture?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN6 0HQ.