Wigan War Memorial

Plans for a permanent war memorial in Wigan began shortly after the First World War. Initial proposals in 1920–21 suggested an obelisk or cross in Mesnes Park, but the site was later rejected in favour of an alternative location. In 1923 the War Memorial Committee launched a public appeal to raise funds, initially proposing a site on Wallgate. was commissioned to design the memorial, which was subsequently relocated to the churchyard of All Saints' Church. The project was funded by public subscription. By 1929, deterioration of the stone tablets had been reported, and plans were made to replace them with bronze panels, which were installed in 1935. The bronze plaques were stolen in 2006 but…

Wigan War Memorial is constructed primarily from Portland stone, with bronze plaques listing the names of the fallen. Its design is based on the Eleanor cross style, a medieval form associated with royal memorials, which Scott adapted for this civic monument. Above these are eight sculpted angels holding wreaths, symbolising victory and remembrance. The upper section features an elaborately traceried lantern crowned by a cross. Two principal inscriptions are featured on the memorial. On the south face, the dedication reads: Beneath this, an additional plaque commemorates the Falklands War in 1982, listing the relevant units and names of the fallen. Within the south recess, two undated…