Leigh Branch
Leigh Branch is a canal in Wigan, England. Leigh Branch is situated near the suburb Poolstock, as well as near the quarter Wigan Pier.Places of Interest
Highlights: St James’ Church, Poolstock and Wigan North Western Railway Station.
St James’ Church, Poolstock
Church
Wigan North Western Railway Station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Poolstock and Wigan Pier.
Leigh Branch
- Type: Canal
- Also known as: “Leigh and Wigan Canal”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Wigan, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.53333° or 53° 32′ north
Longitude
-2.63333° or 2° 38′ west
Elevation
92 feet (28 metres)
Open location code
9C5VG9M8+8M
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Lower Ince and Wallgate.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Wigan Wallgate Railway Station and Beaumont Consulting Suite.
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Worth a closer look: London and Manchester.
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