Memorials & monuments · North East England
Spennymoor Airfield
In or near Spennymoor.
Spennymoor Airfield — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Spennymoor Airfield 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
Spennymoor Airfield, also known as RAF Spennymoor, was used as a Home Defence landing ground during World War One. Currently, it is disused farmland with historical significance related to various military units.
Place summary
Spennymoor Airfield is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the significance of the airfield during its operational period, serving as a reminder of its historical importance. The site reflects the broader context of aviation history in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6870, -1.6253
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Spennymoor
- Postcode
- DL16 7AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 4.7 km
- Official site
- www.abct.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12138305105 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spennymoor Airfield?
- Spennymoor Airfield is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL16 7AZ), in the parish of Spennymoor.
- What is Spennymoor Airfield?
- Spennymoor Airfield — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Spennymoor Airfield?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL16 7AZ.
- Is Spennymoor Airfield free to visit?
- Yes, Spennymoor Airfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spennymoor Airfield?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL16 7AZ.