Cemeteries · North East England
Benton Cemetery
In or near Benton.
Benton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Benton · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Benton Cemetery is a cemetery in the Scottish Lowlands of architectural and local-history note. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Benton, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area NE12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benton Cemetery is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of North Tyneside, postcode NE12. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance within the Northumberland Shore SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0161, -1.5704
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE12 8DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Nearest railway station
- Benton — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: w26834785 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benton Cemetery?
- Benton Cemetery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE12 8DB), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Benton Cemetery?
- Benton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benton Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE12 8DB.
- Is Benton Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Benton Cemetery is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Benton Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Benton Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benton Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE12 8DB.