Tyldesley Monument
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Tyldesley Monument
Image: © Philip Halling Taken: 24 Jun 2019
The monument is to Sir Thomas Tyldesley who was killed here at the Battle of Wigan Lane on 25 August 1651 during the Third Civil War. The battle took place just days before the final battle which took place at Worcester 3 September.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.554824
Longitude
-2.628052