Archaeological sites · North East England
Tynemouth Priory
In or near South Shields.
Tynemouth Priory — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 0.7 km
About
Tynemouth Priory is a named archaeological site in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Tynemouth Priory is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic site features the remains of a medieval priory and a castle, reflecting its significant religious and military past. It is a designated Scheduled Monument, highlighting its importance in British heritage. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape, providing insight into the area’s historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0177, -1.4180
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 0.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-7932557 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tynemouth Priory?
- Tynemouth Priory is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4BZ), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Tynemouth Priory?
- Tynemouth Priory — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Tynemouth Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4BZ.
- Is Tynemouth Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Tynemouth Priory is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tynemouth Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4BZ.