Memorials & monuments · North West England
Walmesley Monument
In or near Haigh.
Walmesley Monument — Public artwork (sculpture) by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.
Richard Cooke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan Wallgate · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Walmesley Monument is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.". Coordinates: 53.5495°, -2.6284°.
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Official information
Walmesley Monument is a commemorative cross located in front of the Church of St John in Standishgate. Dated 1852 and attributed to Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, it honors Charles and Elizabeth Walmesley and features intricate architectural details.
Place summary
Walmesley Monument is located in the unparished area of Wigan, North-West England. This structure serves as a notable landmark within the region. Further details about its historical significance or architectural style are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5495, -2.6284
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN1 1AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Wigan Wallgate — 0.6 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n8715671740 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walmesley Monument?
- Walmesley Monument is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN1 1AE), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Walmesley Monument?
- Walmesley Monument — Public artwork (sculpture) by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.
- How do I get to Walmesley Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN1 1AE.
- Is Walmesley Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Walmesley Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walmesley Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN1 1AE.