Haigh Windmill by munki-boy
Haigh Windmill
The windmill as it is known locally close to the old village of Haigh in Wigan is a mid-nineteenth Century wind-pump that was used to pump water for use in a local brewery. Said to have been constructed around 1845 it is not shown on the OS Map surveyed here between 1845-47.
The windmill is a favourite landmark for locals, although it is tiny in comparison to an actual windmill.
The Haigh Windmill and has been renovated and preserved in recent years.
Created: 5 January 2019 Edited: 29 November 2023
Haigh Windmill
Local History around Haigh Windmill
There are some historic monuments around including:
Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, StandishBretters Farm moated site and two fishpondsHeadless Cross, GrimefordRound cairn on Noon HillCross base on Green Lane 300m north of Strickland House Farm, StandishMarket cross in the marketplace to the west of St Wilfrid's Church, StandishGidlow Hall moated site, Aspull, 560m NNE of Pennington HallCross base on Standish Wood Lane 700m south east of Standish HallHaigh Sough mine drainage portal, 310m west of Park HouseMabs Cross on Standishgate, 20m west of Mabs Cross School buildingThe Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's ChurchMoated site at Arley Hall, Haigh near Wigan.
