Wigan Pier
On the right, the reconstructed Wigan pier | |
| Spans | Leeds and Liverpool Canal |
|---|---|
| Locale | Wigan |
| Characteristics | |
| Longest span | N/A |
| History | |
| Demolition date | 1929 |
| Coordinates | 53°32′28″N 2°38′19″W / 53.54111°N 2.63861°W |
Wigan Pier is an area around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, south-west of the town centre. The name has humorous or ironic connotations since it conjures an image of a seaside pleasure pier, whereas Wigan is inland and a traditionally industrial town.