Memorials & monuments · North East England
West Stanley pit disaster memorial
In or near Stanley.
West Stanley pit disaster memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Gregson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Stanley pit disaster memorial 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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Place summary
The West Stanley Pit Disaster Memorial is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the victims of the mining disaster that occurred in the area, serving as a poignant reminder of the region's industrial history and the toll of mining on local communities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8722, -1.6910
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanley
- Postcode
- DH9 0DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/303930038 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Stanley pit disaster memorial?
- West Stanley pit disaster memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH9 0DQ), in the parish of Stanley.
- What is West Stanley pit disaster memorial?
- West Stanley pit disaster memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Stanley pit disaster memorial?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH9 0DQ.
- Is West Stanley pit disaster memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Stanley pit disaster memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Stanley pit disaster memorial?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH9 0DQ.