Memorials & monuments · North West England
Market Cross & Stocks
Market Cross & Stocks — Monument, dating to probably medieval, C18 or C19.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Market Cross & Stocks 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 3.7 km away. Postcode area WN6.
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Place summary
The Market Cross & Stocks is a memorial located in Wigan, North-West England. This structure serves as a historical marker in the unparished area, reflecting the town's heritage. Its significance lies in its role as a focal point for community activities in the past.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5868, -2.6621
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN6 0HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst — 3.7 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n8964274996 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market Cross & Stocks?
- Market Cross & Stocks is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN6 0HN), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- Is Market Cross & Stocks free to visit?
- Yes, Market Cross & Stocks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Market Cross & Stocks?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN6 0HN.