What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Saddle Junction is the local name for the meeting of the roads from Wigan to Ashton in Makerfield, St Helens and Ormskirk The saddle Inn was built in 1896 and stood near this spot. This stone, which commemorates road improvements carried out by Wigan Council, was unveiled by Neil Turner Member of Parliament for Wigan on 4th August 2000. Recorded plaque organisation: Wigan Council.
Neil Turner, a Member of Parliament for Wigan, officially marked road improvements in Saddle Junction, highlighting his role in local infrastructure development.
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