Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in honour of John George Lambton, first Earl of Durham and the first Governor of the Province of Canada. The design is based on the Temple of Hephaestus, a Greek temple in Athens.
Penshaw Hill is also the setting for part of the story of the Lambton Worm. This mythical dragon is said to have terrorised the area and grew so large that it could wrap its tail ten times around the hill.
Today the National Trust care for the monument and the hill itself making it a great place for both visitors and wildlife. The National Trust is a charity that protects special places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, for ever, for everyone
Car parking is available below Penshaw Hill at N 54°52.926' W 001°28.716'
Question One: N 54°52.896' W 001°28.736'
The interpretation panel shows the various visitor attractions in the area. How many National Trust sites are marked?
Answer = A
Question Two: N 54°52.912' W 001°28.736'
Take some the time to read all about the wildlife and history of Penshaw Hill. Find out what year the west side of the monument was rebuilt.
Answer = 19BC
Question Three: N 54°52.981' W 001°28.858'
The placard on the monument was put in place when it was donated to the National Trust in 1939. It includes further information on John George Lambton, including the date of his death. When was this?
Answer = DE July 1840
Question Four: N 54°52.981' W 001°28.877'
Triangulations pillars were erected by the Ordnance Survey from 1935 on prominent hills across Great Britain. On a clear day it was possible to see at least two other triangulation pillars at every point. By carefully measuring the angles between each pillar the Ordnance Survey were able to accurately map the whole of the country. Every triangulation pillar has a unique reference number. What is the number of this pillar?
Answer = SFGHI
Goal: N 54 5(A+G).(F-I)(C)(H-D) W 001 2(E).(B)(C-I)(E-A)
The area is extremely popular with visitors so stealth will be required at all times.