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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North East England

The Crofton Mill Pit

In or near Blyth.

Free admission

The Crofton Mill Pit — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Plaque in Ridley Park, Blyth - geograph.org.uk - 4846060

Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Newsham · 2.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Crofton Mill Pit 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

The Phoenix Theatre is a community venue located in Blyth, Northumberland, offering a variety of performances including theatre, music, and comedy. Visitors can enjoy a range of events throughout the year, with facilities such as a bar and accessible seating options.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Crofton Mill Pit is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the historical significance of the area, particularly its connection to the local industrial heritage.

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

Coordinates
55.1239, -1.5052
Parish
Blyth
Postcode
NE24 2DS
Parliamentary constituency
Blyth and Ashington
Phone
+44 1670 367228
Nearest railway station
Newsham2.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Crofton Mill Pit?
The Crofton Mill Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE24 2DS), in the parish of Blyth.
What is The Crofton Mill Pit?
The Crofton Mill Pit — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Crofton Mill Pit?
The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE24 2DS.
Is The Crofton Mill Pit a protected site?
Yes — The Crofton Mill Pit is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
Is The Crofton Mill Pit free to visit?
Yes, The Crofton Mill Pit is free to enter.
How do I get to The Crofton Mill Pit?
The nearest railway station is Newsham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE24 2DS.