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The Eye
The Eye — Public artwork (sculpture) by Stephen Broadbent.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 1.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Eye is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Stephen Broadbent.". Coordinates: 55.0044°, -1.4239°.
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Place summary
The Eye is located in South Tyneside, within the Scottish Lowlands. This distinctive landmark serves as a notable feature in the area, contributing to the local landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0044, -1.4239
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 1 km
- Official site
- www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n6631196977 (ODbL)
- commons: "The Eye" by Stephen Broadbent - geograph.org.uk - 4915974.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Eye?
- The Eye is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0044°, -1.4239°. The nearest railway station is South Shields, around 1 km away.
- Is The Eye wheelchair accessible?
- Yes — The Eye is tagged in OpenStreetMap as wheelchair-accessible.