Memorials & monuments · North East England
Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument
In or near South Shields.
Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area NE30.
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Official information
The Watch House Museum showcases the history of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade, which has been involved in coastal rescues since 1864. Visitors can explore a variety of artefacts, including rescue equipment and items recovered from shipwrecks, while enjoying panoramic views from the South tower.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument is a memorial located in North Tyneside, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR-listed Northumbria Coast.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0148, -1.4201
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- 07464 327 603
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday 10am–3pm; closed 14th September onwards
Sources
- osm: w104015360 (ODbL)
- commons: Collingwood Monument - geograph.org.uk - 5568.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument?
- Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4DD), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument?
- Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4DD.
- Is Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Admiral Lord Collingwood Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4DD.