Natural landmarks · North East England
Foghorn Field
In or near Whitburn.
Foghorn Field — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David P Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Boldon · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Foghorn Field 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: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Foghorn Field is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its historical significance in maritime navigation, featuring a distinctive foghorn that served as a warning signal for vessels in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9706, -1.3636
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR6 7NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- East Boldon — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/891700460 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foghorn Field?
- Foghorn Field is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 7NH), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Foghorn Field?
- Foghorn Field — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foghorn Field?
- The nearest railway station is East Boldon, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR6 7NH.
- Is Foghorn Field a protected site?
- Yes — Foghorn Field is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Foghorn Field free to visit?
- Yes, Foghorn Field is free to enter.
- How do I get to Foghorn Field?
- The nearest railway station is East Boldon, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 7NH.