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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Governor's Tree

In or near South Shields.

Free admission

Governor's Tree — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Old Milestone, A193, Tynemouth Road (West Side) - geograph.org.uk - 7303819

Colin Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Tynemouth · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Governor's Tree 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Governor's Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the most outstanding defenseman as judged by league coaches. It was first awarded in 1965, and renamed the Larry D. Gordon Trophy in 1999. It was awarded 38 times, to 33 different players; Jim Burton was a three-time recipient,

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.0142, -1.4331
Parish
North Tyneside, unparished area
Postcode
NE30 4AA
Parliamentary constituency
Tynemouth
Nearest railway station
Tynemouth0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Governor's Tree?
Governor's Tree is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4AA), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
What is Governor's Tree?
Governor's Tree — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Governor's Tree?
The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4AA.
Is Governor's Tree a protected site?
Yes — Governor's Tree is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Governor's Tree free to visit?
Yes, Governor's Tree is free to enter.
How do I get to Governor's Tree?
The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4AA.