Wigg Island, Local nature reserve on River Mersey banks in Runcorn, UK
The 23-hectare nature reserve contains wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands, providing habitats for numerous bird species along the Manchester Ship Canal.
The site inherited its name from Charles Wigg, who established an alkali works in the 1860s to extract copper from ore on this land.
The transformation from industrial land to natural space represents the local commitment to environmental rehabilitation and community green spaces.
The reserve features marked walking paths, educational signs about local wildlife, parking facilities, and connects to the Old Quay Bridge.
The site produced mustard gas during World War II when it operated as Wigg Works East before its conversion to a nature reserve.
Location: Runcorn
GPS coordinates: 53.34800,-2.70400
Latest update: April 2, 2025 05:37
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