Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Westleigh War Memorial
Westleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Westleigh War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1163052). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details LEIGH FIRS LANE SD 60 SW (north side) 1/29 Westleigh War Memorial G.V. II War Memorial. 1919. Bratt of Leigh, sculptor. Stone Battle-clad figure holding gun stands on tapering square shaft with stepped plinth. "To the glorious memory of our fallen heroes" inscribed on front with rolls of honour on each side. Listing NGR: SD6442700309 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 213497 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westleigh War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4983, -2.5377
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN7 4SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Established
- 1919
Sources
- wikidata: Q26456634 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westleigh War Memorial?
- Westleigh War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WN7 4SU), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- Is Westleigh War Memorial a listed building?
- Westleigh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westleigh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westleigh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westleigh War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 4SU. It sits within the Leigh and Atherton parliamentary constituency.