Penshaw Hill

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Penshaw Hill is a prominent rise in Tyne and Wear, England, best known as the site of the iconic Penshaw Monument overlooking the surrounding landscape.

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Penshaw Hill canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hill
landform
tourist attraction
access public footpaths
country England
elevation approximately 136 metres above sea level
geology Magnesian Limestone escarpment
gridReference NZ334542 (approximate)
hasCulturalAssociation local folklore and legends
symbol of Sunderland area
hasStructure Penshaw Monument
hasViewOf Cleveland Hills (distant, on clear days)
Durham Cathedral (distant, on clear days)
linked to: Durham Cathedral

North Sea coast (distant, on clear days)
linked to: North Sea coast
knownFor location of Penshaw Monument
prominent landmark in Tyne and Wear
landmarkFor A19 corridor
Wearside
locatedIn North East England
Tyne and Wear
locatedNear River Wear
nearSettlement Houghton-le-Spring
Penshaw
Sunderland
overlooks City of Sunderland area
River Wear valley
linked to: River Wear
partOf metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear
region North East England
usedFor recreation
sightseeing
walking

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Penshaw Monument location Penshaw Hill