Memorials & monuments · North East England
Bobby Shafto Monument
In or near Spennymoor.
Bobby Shafto Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
rob bishop — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bobby Shafto Monument 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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Place summary
The Bobby Shafto Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates Bobby Shafto, a local figure known for his association with the area. The monument serves as a notable landmark within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7073, -1.6329
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Spennymoor
- Postcode
- DL16 7QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/8498241913 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bobby Shafto Monument?
- Bobby Shafto Monument is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL16 7QX), in the parish of Spennymoor.
- What is Bobby Shafto Monument?
- Bobby Shafto Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bobby Shafto Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL16 7QX.
- Is Bobby Shafto Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Bobby Shafto Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bobby Shafto Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL16 7QX.