Memorials & monuments · North East England
Bede Memorial Cross
In or near Whitburn.
Bede Memorial Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Seaburn · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bede Memorial Cross is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Bede Memorial Cross is located in Roker Park, Sunderland, and features a multi-gauge railway that offers rides to the public on weekends. The venue also includes a model boating lake and caters to various engineering interests among its members.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bede Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the legacy of Bede, an early Christian scholar. The cross serves as a historical marker in the region, reflecting its significance in British ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9269, -1.3669
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR6 9NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Nearest railway station
- Seaburn — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays afternoons; closed weekdays
- Official site
- www.csmes.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7256381236 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bede Memorial Cross?
- Bede Memorial Cross is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 9NQ), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Bede Memorial Cross?
- Bede Memorial Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bede Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Seaburn, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR6 9NQ.
- Is Bede Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Bede Memorial Cross is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bede Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Bede Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bede Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Seaburn, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 9NQ.