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

A skeleton of a castle built by the Lowther family who have owned this estate since before the 11th century.

The trig point sitting on Cold Law on Thorgrafton Common (453m).

A metal statue by Ray Lonsdale built as a memorial for fishermen lost at sea from North Shields.

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

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

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

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.

A fortified farmhouse (Bastle) near Harbottle.

A cast iron lighthouse set in Roker Cliff Park.

Excavated Roman fort, with a museum and 35m viewing tower.

A sandstone ruined house that is part of a collection of sculptures on the Riverside Sculpture Trail.

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

A sculpture of a Monkey based on a local legend.

The trig point sitting on top of Shillhope Law (501m).

An airfield mainly for pleasure flights where you can sit with a cup of tea in the observation deck and watch the planes take off and land.

A juxaposed scene, with chaldron wheels, industrial remains, and an old jetty against a backdrop of organic appeal.

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

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.

Small museum showcasing the history of coal mining in the region.

The DunBear is a steel sculpture of a brown bear in tribute to John Muir, the Dunbar-born naturalist and conservationist.

Originally part of the town's medieval defences, this tower is now a luxury holiday cottage.

A late 19th century secluded harbor and part of the South Gare Breakwater.

52 acre park near Houghton-le-Spring with a sculpture trail and plenty of wildlife.

Nature Reserve set in a former Whinstone Quarry in the village of Embleton

A stand alone bell tower for the Church of St Oswald in Kirkoswald, Cumbria.

A life size sculpture of grandmother and granddaughter by Ray Lonsdale.

The trig point sitting on King's Seat on the border ridge (531m).

Country park with fantastic views over to Penshaw Monument

An 18th century church which was partly rebuilt in 1884. It has a window which commemorates those who died during the construction of the nearby Catcleugh Reservoir.

A restored Grade I listed, 13th Century Friary and ruins in the centre of Newcastle, now partly used as a restaurant and craft workshops.

Pens to hold stray animals, dating back to medieval times.

The Ridsdale Iron Works, castle-like ruin in, was the point of manufacture of pig steel used in the construction of Newcastle's High Level Bridge.

A sculpture of a man made of many mirrors, standing in the depths of Loch Earn at St Fillans near Killin.

Saint George slaying the dragon atop a granite and portland stone pillar in the middle of old Eldon Square

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

A Victorian Public Park dating from 1880.

The trig point sitting on top of Reaveley Hill (301m).

25 bronze lion sculptures by artists Gillie and Marc, temporarily on display in Exhibition Park.

The ruins of a castle fought over by the Scots and English on a small outcrop near St Abbs.

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 trig point sitting on top of Blackchester Hill Plantation (214m) in Alnham.

Birthplace of mechanical engineer George Stephenson, built around 1760.

A ruined, Grade II listed Scheduled Monument, 16th Century Tower House / Bastle House.

A Miner kneeling testing the air with his safety lamp, by Ray Lonsdale.

A museum dedicated to the Volunteer Life Brigade at Tynemouth.

Twenty beautifully decorated Morph figures to find in North Tyneside.

A lime kiln situated on Alnwick Moor, one of 400 that would have been used in Northumberland.

An impressive castle perched on the edge of steep cliffs overlooking the Firth of Fourth near North Berwick.

The trig point sitting on top of Shaftoe Crags (213m).

A charity and working community farm in the urban heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

A jewel of a Welfare Park in Horden.

A ruined 15th century tower house near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.

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

Small photographic gallery on Newcastle's Quayside.

A Bronze Age four-poster stone circle located near Ravensheugh Crags in Northumberland.

Guibal fan house built in 1872, which once ventilated Huntcliff Ironstone mine.

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.

A new artwork on the King Street Stairs leading from the Quayside to All Saints Church.

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

Two Market Crosses in Corbridge.

Small park in the heart of Whickham, home to Whickham Windmill.

This is the trig point for Brizlee Wood (250m) near Alnwick.

The trig point sitting on top of Freemanshill Moor in Edlingham (251m).

The Pontop Pike trig point is sitting next to the Pontop Pike Masts (313m) near Consett.

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

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

A narrow limestone staircase on a former corpse route in Southern Cumbria with legends of faeries, wishes and even a demonic dog.

The first pier on the North East Coast and last pier in Yorkshire.

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

A museum of science and industry housed in the former Co-operative Wholesaler Society Headquarters Building on Blandford Square.

The trig point called Brunton Bridge Farm Trig Point on Brunton Lane (62m).

Monument built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig

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

The building used to house the rocket apparatus for saving crews from stranded ships near Blyth harbour.

The only rotating boat lift of its kind in the world connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.

Magical stone bridge tucked away in the west highlands.

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

Commemorative viewing tower in the Forest of Bowland, built in 1887.

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

Two chimneys remaining from the Sikehead mine set on Ramshaw Moors

A sculpture of three drill heads in Weetslade Country Park.

This peninsula has several pleasing aspects such as a lighthouse, a cannon and the goddess Nike atop the war memorial.

A ruined Vicar's Pele sitting on the main high street in Ponteland.

A 21 arch viaduct carrying the West Highland Line (and Hogwarts Express) over Loch Shiel.

A ruined abbey sitting in a secluded woodland on the banks of the River Tweed.

Early Norman castle built in the 1070s by Alan Rufus.

An obelisk commerating playwright and poet James Thomson, who also penned the words to Rule, Britannia.

Artwork on a call of angel wings, balloons and an umbrella, set up ready for a selfie.

Six foot pair of boxing gloves commemorating the achievements of Maurice Cullen.

A secluded waterfall and plunge pool in the Harthope Valley next to The Cheviot.

Two fantastic galleries in the heart of Bishop Auckland.

This is the trig point for Brenkley Hill (83m) near Cramlington.

A statue depicting legendary comedian, Eric Morecambe.

Medieval, Regency, and Victorian splendour all under several roofs. A wonderful deer park and woods. Oh and of course, it's haunted!

A type of roundhouse that was built during the Iron Age in Scotland and is located on the slopes of Cockburn Law.

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

The grave of celebrated Daleswoman Hannah Hauxwell.

Small ruined castle in the grounds of the Glengarry Castle estate.

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