Haigh

Civil Parish in Lancashire Wigan

England

Haigh

Haigh is a civil parish located in the borough of Wigan, in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northwest of Wigan town center, Haigh is a picturesque village surrounded by beautiful countryside. The parish covers an area of around 2.9 square miles and has a population of around 1,500 residents.

The village is well-known for its historic Haigh Hall, a Grade II listed country house that dates back to the 19th century. Set in Haigh Country Park, the hall is surrounded by extensive parkland, woodlands, and formal gardens, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

In addition to its natural beauty, Haigh offers a range of amenities and attractions. The village has a primary school, a church, and a village hall, serving as a focal point for community activities and events. There are also several pubs and restaurants, providing options for dining and socializing.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the numerous walking and cycling trails in the area, including the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath, which runs through Haigh. The village is also home to a golf club and a fishing lake.

Haigh has a rich history, with evidence of human activity in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. Over the years, the village has seen various industries, including coal mining and quarrying. Today, it retains its rural charm and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Haigh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.5764/-2.614299 or Grid Reference SD5909. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Engine Shed

For the miniature railway in Haig Hall Country Park

Kevin Waterhouse

St Davidâs Crescent, Aspull

Steven Brown

A quiet stretch of canal

David Medcalf

Trees encroaching on to the canal

A great haven for wildlife in an urban environment.

David Medcalf

A junction on Toddington Lane

David Medcalf

Old Milepost by the A5106, Chorley Road, Standish parish

Cast iron post by the A5106, in parish of STANDISH (WIGAN District), Chorley Road; Worthington; opposite junction with Devon Drive, on grassed area, on East side of road. Wigan fan iron casting, erected by the Wigan & Preston (south of Yarrow) turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- LANGTREE. 3 MILES TO WIGAN. 5¼ MILES TO CHORLEY. 1837 Maker:- HAIGH FOUNDRY Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1228467 Link

Milestone Society National ID: LA_WGCY03.

Craig Tate

Haig Hall

The south east facade

Kevin Waterhouse

Path junction in Bottling Wood

In the valley of Yellow Brook.

Bill Boaden

Yellow Brook

A small tributary of the River Douglas passing through Bottling Wood.

Bill Boaden

Haigh Hall Park Canal Bridge

Over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the bridge has the carriage drive from the west entrance to the Haig Hall estate

Kevin Waterhouse

Towpath bridge over entrance to Haig Basin

On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal passing through the Haig Hall estate

Kevin Waterhouse

A colourful bridge over the canal

The blue sign announces "You are on the 3km course" - obviously intended for someone else!

David Medcalf

A fine tree stump in Haigh Upper Plantations

David Medcalf

The impressive approach to Haigh Hall

David Medcalf

Stanley Lane, Aspull

The track heads to Gorses Farm.

Bradley Michael

Sheep from Gorses Farm grazing

The field is east of a passing place on Stanley Lane, Aspull.

Bradley Michael

Pool at Haigh Hall Country Park

The present Haigh Hall, a Grade II* Listed building (Historic England List Entry Number: 1228292 Link

), was built between 1827 and 1840 by James Lindsay, 7th Earl of Balcarres, on the site of the ancient manor house which had been home to the Bradshaigh family from 1298 until 1780 when Elizabeth Dalrymple, the great-niece of Sir Roger Bradhaigh, inherited the estate. In 1787, she married Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres and Haigh Hall became the seat of the Earls of Balcarres. The Bradshaigh and Lindsay fortunes were made from seams of cannel coal under the estate which were mined from before 1536. The extensive Plantations consist primarily of Beech trees with a proportion of Oak, Horse Chestnut, Sycamore, Ash and Lime and Scots Pine. These plantations were laid out in the 1860s to hide the condition of the landscape after being damaged by the mining activity. The 250 acres of park and woodland surrounding Haigh Hall now forms the Haigh Country Park and the Haigh Hall Golf Club. The estate is bounded to the west by the River Douglas and to the east, the boundary is New Road; it was transferred to Wigan Corporation in 1947. Haigh Hall Park is included in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens at grade II. Haigh is pronounced locally as “Hay”.

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Haigh - Wigan

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Haigh is located at Grid Ref: SD5909 (Lat: 53.5764, Lng: -2.614299)

Administrative County: Greater Manchester

District: Wigan

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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