Memorials & monuments · North West England
Tyldesley Monument
In or near Haigh.
Tyldesley Monument — Monument, dating to 1679.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan Wallgate · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tyldesley Monument is a public memorial in North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Wigan parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area WN1.
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Official information
The Tyldesley Monument is a listed building commemorating Sir Thomas Tyldesley, who was killed during the battle of Wigan Lane in 1651. Erected in 1679 and restored in 1886, it features a tall sandstone structure with plaques detailing its historical significance.
Place summary
Tyldesley Monument is a memorial located in the unparished area of Wigan, North-West England. This structure commemorates local significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5548, -2.6279
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN1 2LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan Wallgate — 1.2 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n8733629965 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyldesley Monument?
- Tyldesley Monument is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN1 2LE), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Tyldesley Monument?
- Tyldesley Monument — Monument, dating to 1679.
- How do I get to Tyldesley Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN1 2LE.
- Is Tyldesley Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Tyldesley Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tyldesley Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN1 2LE.