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The Great Britain Guide

Other places Β· North East England

Light Engine

In or near Eldon.

Light Engine β€” Public artwork (installation) by Peter Freeman.

Shildon signal box and semaphore signal - geograph.org.uk - 3857065

Gareth James β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shildon Β· 0.1 km

About

Light Engine is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by Peter Freeman.". Coordinates: 54.6257Β°, -1.6362Β°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Light Engine is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Shildon, postcode DL4. This site is notable for its historical significance in the development of railway technology.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6257, -1.6362
Parish
Shildon
Postcode
DL4 2LF
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Shildon β€” 0.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Public art & sculpture Β· North East England

Gem Trail

Gem Trail β€” a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— peterfreeman.co.uk
Shildon Signal Box and Spout Lane Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2479332πŸ“· 3

Heritage railway stations Β· North East England

Shildon railway station

Shildon railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free↗ peterfreeman.co.uk
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Memorials & monuments Β· North East England

Robert Stephenson

Robert Stephenson β€” a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•β†— locomotion.org.uk
Prototype diesel locomotive 'DELTIC' - geograph.org.uk - 7756281πŸ“· 3

Museums Β· North East England

Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon

Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— locomotion.org.uk
Locomotion, Shildon - Stephenson's Rocket - geograph.org.uk - 7934309πŸ“· 4

Museums Β· North East England

Locomotion

Locomotion in England North East, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— locomotion.org.uk
Locomotion, Shildon - Stephenson's Rocket - geograph.org.uk - 7934309πŸ“· 3

Heritage railways Β· North East England

Shildon railway works

Shildon railway works in England North East, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— locomotion.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Light Engine

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· North East England

Middridge Meadows

Middridge Meadows β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ middridgemeadows.co.uk
Minor road entering Gurney Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4716910πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks Β· North East England

Country View Caravan & Camping Site

Country View Caravan & Camping Site β€” a caravan park in england north east.

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Hotels Β· North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Heworth Lane from Ricknall Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3101174πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Hammer & Pincers Caravan and Campsite

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Hall Garth Hotel

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

Henknowle Manor Public House

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The Green Tree, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 3838164πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Green Tree Public House

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CafΓ©s Β· North East England

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

5, Market Place

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Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Wheatsheaf Public House

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Display outside 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6135012πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Coopers Public House

Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Light Engine?
Light Engine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL4 2LF), in the parish of Shildon.
What is Light Engine?
Light Engine β€” Public artwork (installation) by Peter Freeman.
How do I get to Light Engine?
The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL4 2LF.
How do I get to Light Engine?
The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL4 2LF.