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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Pen Bal Crag

In or near South Shields.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Pen Bal Crag — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Tynemouth, Clock Tower - geograph.org.uk - 7573187

Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Tynemouth · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Pen Bal Crag 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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Official information

Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a historic site located on a headland overlooking the river Tyne. Visitors can explore the ruins of a medieval monastic church, interactive displays about its history, and underground gun batteries from the World Wars.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pen Bal Crag is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates a significant event in the region's history. The crag serves as a notable landmark within the local landscape.

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

Coordinates
55.0178, -1.4209
Parish
North Tyneside, unparished area
Postcode
NE30 4BZ
Parliamentary constituency
Tynemouth
Nearest railway station
Tynemouth0.5 km
Opening
Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.15pm

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Pen Bal Crag

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pen Bal Crag?
Pen Bal Crag is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4BZ), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
What is Pen Bal Crag?
Pen Bal Crag — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pen Bal Crag?
The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4BZ.
Is Pen Bal Crag a protected site?
Yes — Pen Bal Crag is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Pen Bal Crag free to visit?
Yes, Pen Bal Crag is free to enter.
How do I get to Pen Bal Crag?
The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4BZ.