Memorials & monuments · North East England
Blaydon Races Monument
In or near Blaydon.
Blaydon Races Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blaydon Races Monument is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Blaydon and Consett parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area NE21.
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Place summary
The Blaydon Races Monument is a memorial located in Gateshead, an unparished area of the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the famous Blaydon Races, a historic event in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9671, -1.7203
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE21 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n2725865002 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaydon Races Monument?
- Blaydon Races Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE21 4LP), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Blaydon Races Monument?
- Blaydon Races Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blaydon Races Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE21 4LP.
- Is Blaydon Races Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Blaydon Races Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blaydon Races Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE21 4LP.