Memorials & monuments · North East England
Birger Anchor
In or near Coatham.
Birger Anchor — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Redcar Central · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birger Anchor 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 Zetland Lifeboat Museum showcases the oldest surviving lifeboat in the world, built in 1802. Visitors can learn about the lifeboat's history and its significant role in saving lives along the Redcar coast.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birger Anchor is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates significant maritime heritage, reflecting the region's historical connection to seafaring and trade. The site serves as a reminder of the area's past and its impact on local culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6180, -1.0596
- District
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Parish
- Redcar and Cleveland, unparished area
- Postcode
- TS10 3AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Redcar
- Phone
- +44 1642 494311
- Nearest railway station
- Redcar Central — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily from 3 April - 27 September; weekends 3&4, 10&11, 17&18, 24&25 in Oct; open daily 26 Oct - 1 Nov; Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
- Official site
- www.zetlandlifeboat.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11537774477 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birger Anchor?
- Birger Anchor is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TS10 3AH), in the parish of Redcar and Cleveland, unparished area.
- What is Birger Anchor?
- Birger Anchor — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birger Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Redcar Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS10 3AH.
- Is Birger Anchor a protected site?
- Yes — Birger Anchor is part of the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Ramsar wetland.
- Is Birger Anchor free to visit?
- Yes, Birger Anchor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birger Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Redcar Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS10 3AH.