Memorials & monuments · North West England
Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine.
In or near Croft.
Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine. — a memorial in North West England, United Kingdom.
Ian Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Trencherbone Platform · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine. is a memorial located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Wood End Pit, also known as the Bedford Colliery marker stone, is a memorial located in North-West England. This site commemorates the former coal mine that played a significant role in the region's industrial history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5038, -2.4847
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN7 2UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Nearest railway station
- Trencherbone Platform — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/4572414284 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine.?
- Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine. is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN7 2UR), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine.?
- Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine. — a memorial in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine.?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 2.7 km away. The nearest town is Croft. Drivers can use postcode WN7 2UR.
- Is Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine. free to visit?
- Yes, Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine. is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wood End Pit AKA Bedford Colliery marker stone, former coal mine.?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 2UR.