Wigan Buildings

wiganbuildings Website

The website continues to grow with images, history and memories of over 800 buildings of interest across the borough of Wigan.

Link to Website

There is a search facility that you can search for an Area, Building Grade, or an individual building, by using the drop-down lists.

Link to Building Search

If you would like to recommend a new building of interest or have relevant information on an existing building, please contact:- 

wiganlocalbuildings@gmail.com


Haigh Windmill

An article by Jason Kennedy, ex Wigan Council Conservation Officer, on the history and restoration of the windmill. Also some history of Richard Melling.

View Information on the Historic England Listing.

View Jason's Article