Where is Plummer Tower?

Plummer Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 8AG), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.

How do I get to Plummer Tower?

The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 8AG.

Is Plummer Tower a listed building?

Plummer Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Plummer Tower free to visit?

Yes, Plummer Tower is free to enter.

How do I get to Plummer Tower?

The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 8AG.

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Plummer Tower

In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Plummer Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Plummer Tower (off Crofts Street, NE1) (2) - geograph.org.uk - 4449225 — Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Manors · 0.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

Plummer Tower is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, postcode NE1 8AG, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Manors, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

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Plummer Tower is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1024884). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

The Plummer Terrier is a working terrier. It was originally bred by Brian Plummer to primarily be a ratter and hunt vermin. The breed, while unrecognized by any kennel club, is known for its rugged determination and hardiness.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Laing Art Gallery showcases British art and hosts world-class exhibitions. Visitors can explore a variety of artworks, including notable portraits and themed exhibitions, as well as participate in family-friendly activities.

From the Wikipedia article

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

Background

History

In the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s, Brian Plummer worked as a somewhat reluctant teacher of several schools throughout southern Yorkshire and the Midlands. He was already well known in his local neighborhood for going around with a pack of terriers to catch rats, when he decided to create his own terrier breed in the 1970s. Well-versed in breeding, he strove to produce a unique strain of terrier by mixing the Jack Russell Terrier with the Beagle, Fell Terrier, and Bull Terrier. These terriers were worked hard and as the breed developed, so too did Plummer's reputation as a breeder of hardy terriers that bred true to type. Initially known as the Huddlesford Rat Pack, the breed is now…

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Coordinates: 54.9737, -1.6079
District: Newcastle upon Tyne
Parish: Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
Postcode: NE1 8AG
Parliamentary constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Phone: +44 191 278 1611
Nearest railway station: Manors — 0.2 km
Opening: Monday — Saturday, 10am — 4.30pm; closed Sunday and Bank Holidays
Official site: laingartgallery.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17533969 (CC0)
wikipedia: Plummer Terrier (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plummer Tower?: Plummer Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 8AG), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
What is Plummer Tower?: Plummer Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Plummer Tower?: The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 8AG.
Is Plummer Tower a listed building?: Plummer Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Plummer Tower free to visit?: Yes, Plummer Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Plummer Tower?: The nearest railway station is Manors, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 8AG.

Plan your visit

Getting there & planning your visit

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Official information

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Background

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