Natural landmarks · North East England
Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine
In or near Widdrington Village.
Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alex McGregor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Widdrington · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine is a other 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This industrial relic represents the significant mining activity that once characterised the region. Its presence serves as a reminder of the area's economic history and the evolution of mining technology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.2402, -1.6410
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Widdrington Station and Stobswood
- Postcode
- NE61 3AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Widdrington — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/2196465350 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine?
- Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 3AY), in the parish of Widdrington Station and Stobswood.
- What is Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine?
- Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine?
- The nearest railway station is Widdrington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE61 3AY.
- Is Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine a protected site?
- Yes — Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine free to visit?
- Yes, Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dragline shovel from the former opencast mine?
- The nearest railway station is Widdrington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 3AY.