Memorials & monuments · North West England
Westleigh War Memorial
In or near Croft.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Daisy Hill · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Westleigh War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Daisy Hill, located 4.8 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is WN7 4SU.
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.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data 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
- Nearest railway station
- Daisy Hill — 4.8 km
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.
- What is Westleigh War Memorial?
- Westleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westleigh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Daisy Hill, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN7 4SU.
- When was Westleigh War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is Westleigh War Memorial a listed building?
- Westleigh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westleigh War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Westleigh War Memorial is part of the THE FLASHES OF WIGAN AND LEIGH National Nature Reserve.
- Is Westleigh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westleigh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westleigh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Daisy Hill, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 4SU.