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A 16th century ruined tower house belonging to the Hume family, who were a powerful Border clan.

Former St Mary le-Bow Church, hosting displays on Durham history.

A timber cabin set on the banks of Kielder Water mirrored on the opposite bank by another, more simple hut.

A ruined bastle in Redesdale near Otterburn in Northumberland standing as a reminder of the tumultuous history of the borders.

The Thistle Green trig point sits on Cronkley Fell (544m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Two rocky outcrops on the banks of Hedgehope Hill.

The Whorley Resr trig point sits next to a Reservoir (184m) near Barnard Castle.

Stunning 284 acre country park with woodlands, wetlands and lowland heath.

An amazing landscape on Skye caused by an ancient landslide.

Stunning art around the Headland at Hartlepool. Each one has a story.

The Hillingdon Farm trig point on the edge of a field (249m) near Barnard Castle.

A covered market in Newcastle City centre, designed by John Dobson and opened in 1835. Once the largest covered market in the country.

The Blackdown trig point (310m) located on the Ray Wind Farm near Kirkwhelpington.

A holed stone in the Simonside Hills that lines up with the summer solstice.

A 5m high cairn on Padon Hill marking the wedding anniversary of some local notables and to honour the work of a prominent Presbyterian preacher.

Pretty little 18th century bridge over the River Wear in Witton Le Wear.

Lime kilns built in 1847, hidden away in the beautiful Weardale countryside.

A grade two listed iconic building in Cullercoats constructed as a lookout for fishermen.

The grave of famed Lakeland Poet, William Wordsworth.

Turret 7B on Hadrian's Wall, found along with a 63m long section of the wall in a small area of public space in a housing estate by the A186

The Citron Seat trig point sits on Gilmonby Moor (446m) near Barnard Castle.

The Lintzgarth Common trig point sits on Windy Hill (554m) near Rookhope.

The Hardberry Hill trig point sits above the Coldberry Gutter (530m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

A 14th century ruined castle in the small village of Innerwick built for Scottish royals.

Totem poles have stood in the village of Stonehaugh since 1971 and these three are the latest carvings.

The trig point sitting on top of Gains Law in The Cheviots (319m).

An ancient burial ground for a Bronze Age chieftain called Prince Caryn.

A 17th century stone bridge over the River Tyne that is the oldest surviving bridge over the River.

Remains of the Roman Bridge across the River Tyne that led to the Roman Town.

Church in the heart of Corbridge village, originally built around 674.

Ruins of a Roman garrison located on Hadrians Wall, with a museum of artifacts found on site.

Remains of a former smelting mill hidden in the Northumberland countryside.

The trig point sitting on top of Titlington Pike (233m) near Eglingham.

An ancient woodland containing five follies and lots of routes to wander.

The highest crag in Northumberland sitting on Mid Hill on the Cheviot Summit.

An old 19th century pottery on the outskirts of Corbridge, previously known as Walker's Pottery.

A 1920's park in Whitby that also houses a Museum and Art Gallery on site.

The most photographed location in the Lake District. An 18th century Packhorse Bridge.

The Carr Brow Moor trig point sits on moorland (504m) near Stanhope.

A coastal success in the Turning of the Tide Project and something for all the senses

A magical waterfall located a short walk into the Northumberland National Park.

The Raven Hills trig point sits on Monks Moor (522m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

A jewel of a Welfare Park in Horden.

An ancient well found by St Cuthbert in Bellingham, topped by a Georgian pant and known for its miracles.

The trig point sitting on top of Old Fawdon Hill in Ingram Valley (315m).

An island off the coast of East Lothian famous for its seabird colony.

An octagonal summerhouse on Down Law in Ancrum near Jedburgh built by Robert Rutherford who was a Baron of the Russian Empire.

A stone circle marking the grave of three kings of Denmark.

Ruins of a 13th century chapel in the middle of a housing estate.

Small National Trust site with medieval hall dating back to the 13th century.

An old Victorian water tower in Haltwhistle that now houses a shop and cafe.

The ruins of a 7th Century Christian Monastery which later became a Benedictine Abbey overlooking the north sea and town of Whitby. Famous for featuring in Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Potentially one of the earliest stone circles in Britain, thought to be constructed around 3000BC, located in one of the finest locations within the Lake District National Park.

The wreck of concrete tug 'Cretehawser' which sits on the banks of the River Wear.

A 19th century viaduct that spans the valley of Batty Moss in the Yorkshire Dales.

A church with 13th century and earlier origins set on the spectacular Church Point Headland in Newbiggin by the Sea

25 acres of plants from five continents. Also eye-catching art installations such as boots, bugs, and fungi.

The Westernhope Moor trig point sits on moorland (676m) north of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

An obelisk erected to James Maitland Balfour, MP and Major Commandant of the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry.

The longest surviving section of 'broad wall' on Hadrians Wall.

A museum of natural history and ancient civilisations in the heart of Newcastle city centre.

The Wolfcleugh Common trig point sits on moorland (607m) near Alston.

Two drinking fountains given to the people of Blaydon by Joseph Cowen in the 1860s.

A 12th century church which was the scene of a Roundheads and Cavalier's confrontation and is also the final resting place of Anne Bronte.

Artwork of a steel tree that stands at the location of an actual riverside crane.

A circular labyrinth made out of a selection of stones in memory of a dog.

A stone chair of carved gargoyles situated in Durham on the banks of the river Wear.

Three statues of Newcastle United legends outside St. James Park - Jackie Milburn, Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer.

A none conformist burial ground that is now a recreation area.

An 11th century Saxon cross head that marks the focus for the start of the annual Goose Fair in Ovingham.

A Church in Ovingham with sections dating from the 11th century and location of the grave of famed engraver, Thomas Bewick.

The Wether Cairn trig point sitting on Wholhope Hill Law (563m).

Fountain commemorating Doctor James Trotter, local councillor known as 'Mr Bedlington' during Victorian times.

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

The Hart trig point sits in a hedge (127m) near Hartlepool.

Ruins of a corn mill in the heart of Whittle Dene.

A museum containing collections from cultures and histories of northern Africa to Asia including more than 30,000 objects of art, textiles, ceramics, and manuscripts.

This castle started as a motte and baily and then rebuilt in the 14th century in a Quatrefoil styled castle. The only one in England.

A series of art installations created to celebrate the regeneration of the Hoults Yard estate between 2011 and 2020.

A lovely church in a quintessentially British setting. Possibly the oldest in the Durham diocese.

Small and pretty local nature reserve with lots of wildlife to see.

Art installation near Middlesbrough football ground.

A 16-hectare lake set in a country park that was once one of the biggest colliery spoil heaps in Europe.

A memorial fountain dedicated to Richard Grainger, the builder famous for his partnership with architect John Dobson.

The trig point sitting on top of Shill Moor (529m).

The Killhope Law trig point sits on moorland (673m) near Allendale.

A 29m high tower on Byres Hill built as a monument to John Hope, the 4th Earl of Hopetoun.

A gem on the County Durham coast in terms of variety, scenery, history and passive science at work.

Old lime kilns at Fulwell, now a fancy backdrop for a car showroom.

A folly based on Stonehenge with two large stone circles, an altar, sacrificial stone and a tomb area.

Brickwork from the Victorian age.

The Transporter Bridge that spans the River Tees in Middlesbrough.

A short but sweet 0.8km sculpture trail in Thornley Woods.

WW1 acoustic mirror, which detected German Zeppelins as they approached the coast.

Life size sculpture referring to the legend of Durham's founding on the banks of the River Wear

An historic market place in the centre of Stanhope and the location of the Market Cross, a Petrified Tree Stump, the War Memorial and St Thomas Church.

A feast for photographers, natural history enthusiasts, structure admirers, sculpture lovers and children

Statue to Jack English or Lang Jack, a famed resident of Whickham who stood 6 feet 4 inches and was renowned for his strength... and bad temper!

The grave and monument of Harry Clasper, renowned boat builder and professional oarsman. The Alan Shearer of his day.

The West House Field trig point sits in a hedge (82m) near Sedgefield.