Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
George Stephenson Memorial
George Stephenson Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
George Stephenson Memorial is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1862, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area NE1.
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Place summary
The George Stephenson Memorial is a Victorian memorial located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1, within the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1862, it commemorates George Stephenson, a key figure in the development of the railway.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9696, -1.6150
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 1TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Established
- 1862
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.newcastle.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: n1769979296 (ODbL)
- commons: George Stephenson monument - geograph.org.uk - 730358.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George Stephenson Memorial?
- George Stephenson Memorial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 1TT), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- When was George Stephenson Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1862.
- Is George Stephenson Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, George Stephenson Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to George Stephenson Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 1TT.