theres not many parking spaces at the bottom so be prepared to park in herrington park and walk over the road. and then its steps leading all the way to the monument, try and pick a clear day to enjoy the view

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The Penshaw Monument stands at the south-western edge of Penshaw Hill. It was built in 1844–1845 as a monument to John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham. It was designed in the style of an ancient Greek temple and built using the local gritstone.

It's been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1939.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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