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This is the trig point for Five Lane Ends (161m) near Swinburne.

A five tonne Limestone boulder marking the location of the former East Chevington Drift Mine.

Georgian era sundials on two facades of one house at The Green in Richmond.

Remains of a romantic looking pele tower on a hill with scenic views.

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

A metal sculpted bench portraying three notable people from the Bedlington area.

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

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

The trig point sitting on Hungry Law (501m).

The Charlaw Moor trig point is Sacriston (232m) near Durham.

Abandoned farm buildings built around 1851.

Long Meg and Her Daughters are a series of curious Neolithic standing stones forming a circle on a hillside in the western foothills of the Pennines.

Lifesize Durham Light Infantry soldier atop a plinth with his rifle.

A ruined border fortress built in the 13th century and associated with battles and Mary, Queen of Scots.

A three-storied tower-house built as a hunting lodge then later extended and used as a farmhouse and students' hostel.

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

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

A 13th century priory twixt manor house that was a retirement home and also a retreat for the Durham Monks.

Ancient burial mound marked by Beech trees sitting on Copt Hill, dating back to the Mesolithic period.

A ruined shepherd's hut in the moors near Old Bewick set amongst crags and cairns.

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

This is the trig point for Hillhead (171m) near Shilbottle.

This is the trig point for Ealingham Rigg (241m) near Bellingham.

The Catton Beacon trig point sits close to masts (338m) near Haydon Bridge.

The Collier Law trig point sits on Wolsingham Park Moor (517m) near Stanhope.

A memorial fountain dedicated to JJ Roddam, built by the people of Stanhope to commemorate his contribution to the community.

A bridge spanning the River Tees where Ray Hanna flew his Spitfire under.

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

An obelisk marking the centenary of the Glorious Revolution by William the Orange.

A fortified farmhouse (Bastle) near Harbottle.

A ruined manor home complex with a tower in Seaham.

A mural of the Blyth Spartans legend - Robbie Dale

This is the trig point for Watsons Pike (447m) near Allendale.

This is the trig point for Bulbeck Common (427m) near Blanchland.

A waterfall and Cave on the Bowlees Beck.

War Memorial from 1921 by the A68 in Rochester, Northumberland

A large rock in next to Simonside in Rothbury that resembles a small church and may have been a meeting place for persecuted religious groups.

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

A maginificent viaduct spanning the River Eden in Wetheral.

A heavily modified ruin of an early 13th century castle held by the powerful Hume family.

The route of the former Wansbeck or "Wannie Line" railway line that ran from Morpeth to Reedsmouth and Rothbury.

A beautiful Saxon church nestling in the rolling countryside that was once bombed by the Germans.

The Ridlees Cairn trig point sits on the Otterburn Ranges (412m) near Rochester.

This is the trig point for Higham Dykes (93m) near Ponteland.

This is the trig point for Haydon Fell (244m) near Haydon Bridge.

This is the trig point for Gaterley Hill (352m) near Allendale.

The Humber Hill trig point is sitting in a field west of Lanchester (270m) near Consett.

The Findon Cottages trig point is sitting in a field in Witton Gilbert (153m) near Durham.

Gun tower built in 1542 which attracted the interest of Henry VIII for it's state of the art design.

A castellated farmhouse sitting on the foundations of a 15th century motte and baily castle.

Another beauty of a lime kiln situated in Low Alwinton.

A temple containing four bronze statues depicting the "Four Seasons" dedicated to poet James Thomson.

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

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

A tall stone marking Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

This is the trig point for Linbrig (390m) near Alwinton.

This is the trig point for Helm (107m) near Eshott.

The East Lightside Farm trig point sits on the edge of a field (246m) near Allendale.

This is the trig point for Coldtown Beacon (366m) near Bellingham.

This is the trig point for Birk Hill (230m) near Stonehaugh.

The East Grange trig point sits in a hedge (103m) near Durham.

The Horseshoe Hill trig point is sitting on Edmundbyers Common (520m) near Stanhope.

Located on the site of an ancient village cross at Longhoughton, it was on the route of the pilgrimage from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to Durham.

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

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

Built in 1846, the standing engine hauled railway trucks up and down an incline into Rookhope.

A Nature Reserve alongside the River Breamish in the Northumberland National Park

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

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

An ancient Northumbrian Church, one of the oldest in the Country, dating back to the 11th Century that stands on a hill with amazing views in all directions.

Two chimneys remaining from the Sikehead mine set on Ramshaw Moors

A cave in Hulne Park guarded by a statue of a hermit.

A memorial to the Bradford brothers and other soldiers from Witton Park who fought in World War 1 and both received the Victoria Cross.

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

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

The Wreighill Pike trig point sits in a field just north of Hepple (219m) near Rothbury.

This is the trig point for Whitehill (247m) near Kirkwhelpington.

This is the trig point for Dod Law (200m) near Doddington.

The Burradon Mains trig point sits on the edge of a field (236m) near Alwinton.

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

Seven stainless steel collier brigs, setting sail in the remains of an old dry dock by the river in South Shields.

The remains of a chapel founded by St Ebba.

A 60m waterfall cascading into the sea next to a 90m basalt cliff resembling a kilt.

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.

Artwork inspired by the Little Tern colony which return to nest in Horden every spring.

A 19th century Victorian pumping station used to provide drinking water to the Darlington area.

A prehistoric standing stone with cup markings.

The trig point sitting on top of Shirlaw Pike (308m) near Rothbury.

This is the trig point for Hay Banks (177m) near Belsay.

The Green Hill trig point sits on Byerhope Moss (530m) near Allendale.

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

A unique herd of wild white cattle, living on the Chillingham Estate for hundreds of years and rarer than pandas.

A well-kept park with Victorian and Edwardian Features, modern works such as spiders and mosaics, plus the poignant ‘Heroism of the Silent Gun’ Boer War memorial.

Remains of part of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway main line, built in 1825.

A former horse racing track on the outskirts of Richmond that contains what is left of the oldest, surviving, stone built, public grandstand in the world.

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

A lovely 2 level waterfall just under a bridge near Edlingham.

A pretty church sitting in amazing countryside with breathtaking views in Low Alwinton.

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

A standing stone celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.