PENSHAW MONUMENT

 Penshaw Monument is a historical monument that sits on the top of Penshaw Hill in Sunderland. Constructed in 1844, this monument is a fifty percent replica of the Hephaestus Temple in Athens that can be witnessed even from a far distance. This 70-feet high monument is one of the best places to visit in Sunderland to get some fresh air and soak in some striking views of the sunrise and sunset.

Penshaw Monument is a gorgeous monument in Sunderland, which is a fifty percent replica of the Hephaestus Temple in Athens that can be witnessed even from a far distance. This 70-feet high monument is a much-loved landmark in Sunderland as it showcases remarkable views from the top of the hill. The Penshaw Monument allows you to breathe in some fresh air and catch a glimpse of the beautiful views of the North Pennines and Durham Cathedral. 

The monument makes you feel nostalgic as the structure appears on the badge of Sunderland Football Club. If you want to witness some even more beautiful views, you can climb to the top of the monument through spiral stairs hidden in one of the pillars of the monument. 

Location: Chester Road, Penshaw, Sunderland DH4 7NJ, United Kingdom.

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Highlights

• Breathe in some fresh air and soak in the incredible views of the sun and the clear sky from the Penshaw Monument in Sunderland.
• Witness the fifty percent replica of the Hephaestus Temple in Athens that can be seen from even a far distance.
• Feel nostalgic to see the monument as it appears on the badge of Sunderland Football Club.
• Climb up to the rooftop of Penshaw Monument through the spiral staircase hidden inside one of the pillars to catch a glimpse of the beautiful views of the North Pennines and Durham Cathedral.
• Go for a walk through a network of footpaths in the nearby woodland of the Penshaw Monument.