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

Beautiful ruins of small monastery founded by White Canons set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.

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

A 14th century ruined castle managed by the English Heritage.

A fortified farmhouse (Bastle) near Harbottle.

Statue dedicated to EM Perkins whose company supplied materials for the High Level Bridge in Newcastle.

A ruined medieval castle built around 1341 by Robert Manners.

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

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

A 19th Century, Grade II listed, Lifeboat Station situated on the beautiful horseshoe bay at Cullercoats.

A cast iron lighthouse set in Roker Cliff Park.

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

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

Country park with fantastic views over to Penshaw Monument

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

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

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.

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 life size sculpture of grandmother and granddaughter by Ray Lonsdale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Victorian Public Park dating from 1880.

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

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

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

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

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 jewel of a Welfare Park in Horden.

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!

Monument built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig

Birthplace of mechanical engineer George Stephenson, built around 1760.

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

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

A museum dedicated to the Volunteer Life Brigade at Tynemouth.

A statue depicting legendary comedian, Eric Morecambe.

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

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

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.

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

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

Small photographic gallery on Newcastle's Quayside.

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

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

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

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

Two Market Crosses in Corbridge.

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

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

Twenty beautifully decorated Morph figures to find in North Tyneside.

The grave of celebrated Daleswoman Hannah Hauxwell.

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

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

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

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

A waterfall and Cave on the Bowlees Beck.

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

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

A Red Kite Feeding Station set up on a Farm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two chimneys remaining from the Sikehead mine set on Ramshaw Moors

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

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

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

The Kelpie maquettes in Ardrishaig, at three meters tall are the 1/10 scale prototypes for the real McCoy Kelpies by Andy Scott stabled in Falkirk.

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

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

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

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

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

Something for all ages, from dinosaurs to mining, shipbuilding, glass, art, natural history, and an arboretum!

A sculpture of three drill heads in Weetslade Country Park.

A 5.5 inch Howitzer Gun to celebrate Seaham's links to the Royal Artillery and coastal defence during WWII.

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

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

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