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Waggon & Horses, Westhoughton

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170 Chorley Road, Westhoughton, BL5 3PN (View on Google Map)
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Impressive views from the rear dining area and patio of Winter Hill and the West Pennine Moors. The pub has a large number of stained glass windows depicting incidents in Westhoughton History. Includes scenes showing:- a) The burning of Westhoughton factory in 1812 when the riot act was read on the arrival of the Scots Greys. b) Prince Henry (son of James 1) being tutored by local Rev. William Leigh. c) Coat of Arms of the Leigh, Hulton, Brownes of Bishop Hall and the Ryland families. d) Lighting of Beacon on Rivington Pike to signal the Spanish Armada. e) Arrival of Bonnie Prince Charlie at Hulton Hall after the 1745 rebellion. g) Visit by Abbot of Cocker sand Abbey to Westhoughton Estate. h) Prince Rupert and Earl of Derby during the Civil War.
Bolton News : Newspaper Article
Flickr Steven Robertson Photos : Waggon & Horses 2017

Historic Interest

In 1982 this was a Burtonwood pub selling Dark Mild and Bitter (E)

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
06/10/2025
Last surveyed
13/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Thistlewood Properties
Pub ID
BOL/099
Asset of Community Value
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Close to bus routes (150m)
516 (Horwich to Leigh via Westhoughton and Atherton), 521 (Blackrod to Little Lever via Westhoughton and Farnworth)
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