Memorials & monuments · North East England
Plenmeller OpenCast History
In or near Bardon Mill.
Plenmeller OpenCast History is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Plenmeller OpenCast History is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.8 km away. Postcode area NE49.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plenmeller OpenCast History is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Plenmeller with Whitfield, postcode NE49. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons, and the River Eden and its tributaries, and falls within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.9396, -2.4071
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Plenmeller with Whitfield
- Postcode
- NE49 0PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: n1417079929 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plenmeller OpenCast History?
- Plenmeller OpenCast History is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE49 0PN), in the parish of Plenmeller with Whitfield.
- What is Plenmeller OpenCast History?
- Plenmeller OpenCast History is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plenmeller OpenCast History?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE49 0PN.
- Is Plenmeller OpenCast History a protected site?
- Yes — Plenmeller OpenCast History is part of the Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Plenmeller OpenCast History free to visit?
- Yes, Plenmeller OpenCast History is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plenmeller OpenCast History?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE49 0PN.