Memorials & monuments · North East England
Pen Bal Crag
In or near South Shields.
Pen Bal Crag — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.15pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3716884906 (ODbL)
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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.