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A 12th century castle that saw plenty of action during the wars between England and Scotland.

A pair of tunnels under the River Tyne for use by pedestrians and cyclists.

A 12th-century castle in Northumberland on the bank of the River Tipalt rich in history and treasure!

A lovely waterfall nestled in a hidden and secluded valley.

A ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne.

Probably the finest pele tower in Northumberland with magnificent views and beautiful gardens.

A ruined 13 century priory sitting in the grounds of Hulne Park in Alnwick.

Stunning crags and landscape with standing stones and a Devil's Punchbowl.

A monument marking the Battle Of Fodden where the Scottish army of King James IV were heavily defated by the English in a brutal encounter.

A Tudor arch bridge built in 1511 which was the largest single span bridge anywhere in Britain at its time.

A ruined medieval castle standing on the bend of the River Till.

Two chimneys that were part of the Allen Lead Smelt Mill flue system.

Emily Davison was a militant suffragette who died after throwing herself in front of the king's horse at the Epsom Derby.

Maybe a windmill, maybe used for sea-navigation, maybe just a pretty building. Now a holiday home.

A ruined medieval castle built around 1341 by Robert Manners.

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

An ornamental pele tower that was once part of a 16th century manor house.

A 14th century defensive pele tower once used as a vicarage and now is a micro gin bar.

The original 1910 building with the new lantern on its roof.

An old gun battery from the 19th century and reused in WW2.

An 18m tall Obelisk sitting 900m south of Seaton Delaval Hall.

A beautiful grade I listed country house a mile from the coast, packed with glorious history!

A cool little lime kiln up the side of a hill in Slaggyford.

A pretty artificial waterfall in Jesmond Dene created by Lord Armstrong.

A ruined watermill dating from back to 1739 in Jesmond Dene.

An old ruined windmill sitting in Armstrong Park.

A ruined tower sitting on a crag just around the corner from the Duddo Stones.

A small well linked to the nearby St. Mary's Chapel.

A ruined chapel that was once a popular place for pilgrimages.

The banqueting hall where Lord Armstrong would entertain his guests.

A fortified house built by Adam of Jesmond.

A small cave in a huge rock up a hill where it was thought St Cuthbert may have stayed.

Situated in Holburn, St Cuthbert either lived in this cave as a hermit or his body was laid to rest here by monks escpaing from the vikings!

An atmospheric little pool surrounded by a grove of trees.

The best preserved Lime Kiln in the Northumberland national park at Tosson.

Spectacular crags in beautiful countryside, with a castle on top!

Also known as Davison’s Obelisk, this monument is a memorial to Horatio Nelson, victor of the Battle of Trafalgar.

A 600 year old ruined Pele Tower used as a stronghold against invading scots.

A replica of the gibbet used to display the body of the murderer William Winter.

A ruined medieval castle situated at the west end of the village of Harbottle.

A lovely little 12th century ruined castle just outside of Rothbury.

Quite simply the biggest free standing boulder in Northumberland!

An amazing example of an early 12th century Norman Motte and Bailey castle.

A castle and stately home in the village of Bothal near the River Wansbeck, between Morpeth and Ashington.

A redundant Roman Catholic chapel in Biddlestone set in a picturesque copse.

The Market Cross was erected to the memory of Lord And Lady Armstrong.

An elaborate Gothic style tower based in Hulne Park.

Also known as All Saints Chantry, it’s a Grade I listed building now housing a bagpipe museum.

The home of Blyth Spartans - The most famous Non League football club!

The gatehouse of the original motte and bailey castle in Morpeth.

A spectacular waterfall at the head of a forest walk.

Charming working clock in the town centre of Morpeth.

A sail-less 19th century windmill in Lynemouth.

The ruins of a Medieval Hospitaller.

The monument for the Northumberland heroine Grace Darling who helped in the rescue of survivors from the shipwrecked Forfarshire in 1838.

A big water tower in Tranwell, part of RAF Morpeth.

Ruined chapel on west side of Church Hill.

Said to be the location where St Cuthbert agreed to become Bishop of Lindisfarne when petitioned by the king.

A recently renovated pele tower situated in Creswell on the coast.

Originally St Wilfrid's Premonstratensian nunnery, this ruined priority sits by a tight bend in the River Coquet.

Fisherman and his dog daubed on the back of a wall at Blyth Harbour.

A beautiful set of beach huts situated on the Blyth Promenade.

A mural of the Blyth Spartans legend - Robbie Dale

A contemporary sculpture of a metal angel designed by Antony Gormley.

A tiny ruined castle just inland from Seaton Sluice.

A small five stone circle set in a beautiful location in Duddo Northumberland.

A ruined three storey tower house now mostly covered by trees.

A polished and lacquered aluminium shroud set in the nature reserve.

A lighthouse situated 100m inland in Bath Terrace, Blyth.

A giant 15 foot spoon in between two fields near Cramlington and Seghill as part of a National Lottery funded art trail.

An old sail-less windmill situated within a farmers field.

A small suspension footbridge crossing the river Wansbeck.

A standing stone celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Stepping stones crossing the river Wansbeck at Bothal.

A Grade I listed building built around 1278 and situated at a shallow crossing point on the River Till, Ford, Northumberland.

A lighthouse on a small tidal island just north of Whitley Bay. It is linked to the mainland by a short concrete causeway which is submerged at high tide.

A 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland between the villages of Craster and Embleton. Built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster between 1313 and 1322.

The seat of the ancient kings of Northumbria and a mighty stronghold on the coast of Northumberland.

The scoop bucket used from the now dismantled Ace Of Spades dragline excavator.

A tall stone marking Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

Metal signs warning to Keep Out! Part of the Cramlington art trail.