Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Thornley Pit Wheel
Thornley Pit Wheel is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Horden · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thornley Pit Wheel is a public memorial in the Scottish Lowlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Horden, about 8.4 km away. Postcode area DH6.
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Place summary
Thornley Pit Wheel is a memorial located in Thornley, within the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the region's mining heritage and serves as a historical reference point in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7497, -1.4356
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Thornley
- Postcode
- DH6 3EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 8.4 km
Sources
- osm: n1342617264 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornley Pit Wheel?
- Thornley Pit Wheel is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 3EL), in the parish of Thornley.
- Is Thornley Pit Wheel free to visit?
- Yes, Thornley Pit Wheel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornley Pit Wheel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 3EL. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency.