Standish village holds centuries of history from Romans to coal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 07:09 · Archive

Standish, near Wigan, has yielded two hoards of Roman coins and retains 22 listed buildings from its long history.

Standish, situated between Wigan and Chorley in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan near Junction 27 of the M6, has yielded archaeological evidence of settlement dating back to Roman times. The village name derives from Old English words stan and edisc, meaning 'stone' and 'park or enclosure', with records showing early variations including Stanedis in 1206, Stanediss in 1219 and Standisch in 1330.

Two hoards of Roman coins have been discovered in the township. A copper vessel containing 200 silver coins was reportedly found near the highway around 1675, while another discovery in 1926, known as the Boar's Head Hoard, consisted of 137 Roman denarii. A Roman road also passed through the area. The village retains 22 listed buildings as reminders of its long history.

From the 13th century, the Standish family were Lords of the Manor, owning Standish Hall and surrounding estates. The male line ended with Ralph Standish's death in 1755, and the estate was broken up in 1920. Standish Hall, with its oldest sections dating to 1574, was gradually demolished during the 20th century, though wood-panelled interiors were preserved and mostly transported to the United States. The family were prominent coal owners, with mining taking place on their estate from as early as the 14th century and expanding dramatically during the Industrial Revolution.

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• Manchester village under 2 hours from Barrow where hundreds of Roman coins were foundLess than a two hour drive from Barrow, a village sitting between Wigan and Chorley has a history stretching back centuries, from Roman treasure and medieval buildings to a once-thriving coal industry.Westmorland Gazette · 24 Oct, 06:00
• Manchester village under 2 hours from Barrow where hundreds of Roman coins were foundLess than a two hour drive from Barrow, a village sitting between Wigan and Chorley has a history stretching back centuries, from Roman treasure and medieval buildings to a once-thriving coal industry.NW Evening Mail · 24 Oct, 06:00

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