Penshaw Monument, Greek Revival memorial on Penshaw Hill, England
The Penshaw Monument features eighteen columns made of gritstone, reaching a height of 21 meters atop a hill at 136 meters elevation.
Built between 1844 and 1845, the monument commemorates John Lambton, First Earl of Durham, who served as Governor-General of British North America.
The monument appears on the badge of Sunderland Football Club and stands as a symbol of regional identity for the North East population.
The National Trust offers guided tours to access the monument's walkway through a spiral staircase hidden within one of the columns.
The structure replicates the design of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, with seven columns along the sides and four across the front.
Location: Sunderland
Inception: 1844
Architects: John and Benjamin Green
Official opening: August 28, 1844
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Elevation above the sea: 136 m
Height: 21 m
Length: 30 m
Width: 16 m
Made from material: gritstone
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/penshaw-monument
GPS coordinates: 54.88310,-1.48087
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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