Memorials & monuments · North West England
Wellington Pit Memorial
In or near Lowca.
Wellington Pit Memorial — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wellington Pit Memorial is a memorial located in england-north-east, 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 Beacon Museum offers insights into the local history and culture of Whitehaven. Visitors can engage in various family-friendly activities, workshops, and exhibitions throughout the year.
Place summary
Wellington Pit Memorial is a memorial located in North-East England. It commemorates the lives lost in mining accidents, particularly those associated with the Wellington Pit. The site serves as a reminder of the region's mining heritage and the impact of industrial work on local communities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5493, -3.5964
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Phone
- +44 1946 592302
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven — 0.7 km
- Official site
- thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11160271488 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellington Pit Memorial?
- Wellington Pit Memorial is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7LY), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is Wellington Pit Memorial?
- Wellington Pit Memorial — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellington Pit Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 7LY.
- Is Wellington Pit Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wellington Pit Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wellington Pit Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7LY.