Memorials & monuments · North West England
John Taylor's Pit War Memorial
John Taylor's Pit War Memorial — Monument, dating to 1920.
Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is a public memorial in North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Wigan parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area WN6.
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Place summary
John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is located in Wigan, North-West England. This memorial commemorates those who served in the mining community during wartime. It is situated in an unparished area and serves as a significant local tribute.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5676, -2.6748
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN6 8LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n12070144748 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Taylor's Pit War Memorial?
- John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN6 8LX), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- Is John Taylor's Pit War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, John Taylor's Pit War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Taylor's Pit War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN6 8LX.