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

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

This is the trig point for Dilston (187m) near Corbridge.

A serene sculpture by Ray Lonsdale, positioned eloquently by The Cenotaph in Murton, near Seaham.

Three tall Neolithic standing stones sitting in a line in Boroughbridge near Knaresborough.

The highest perched toilet in England, situated in Northumberland National Park

A ruined colliery engine house that was part of a monumental mining disaster.

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 ruined lime kiln sitting between Cateran Hole and Ros Castle in the Alnwick area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Hasting Hill (124m) near Sunderland.

The remains of a 2,000 year old hillfort in Drem, East Lothian.

A ruined 17th-century bastle, or fortified farmhouse, situated on a south-east slope of moorland on the edge Ridsdale.

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.

Ruin near Kelso overlooking the River Tweed, in the grounds of Floors Castle.

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

A column in memory of James Evelyn's parents, moved from Felbridge up to Lemmington, Northumberland.

A beautiful little barn used to collect tithes in the middle ages.

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

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

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

The Hopealone trig point (316m) sitting on top of Hope Hill.

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

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

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.

Magnificent folly on the outskirts of Richmond, built around 1760.

Marmion Tower is a Garde I listed, 15th-century gatehouse in West Tanfield, North Yorkshire.

Once a former chapel, but is now a museum, packed full of local heritage.

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

The last remaining hut built to accomodate the workers who constructed the Catcleugh Reservoir.

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

A hillfort in Colwell near Swinburne with a large outcrop of whinstone on the north face.

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

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

This is the trig point for Heddon Hill (278m) near Ingram.

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

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

A large scale pavement map showing the geology of The British Isles.

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

A museum with a truckload of old bikes beautifully restored by past racer Mike Barry.

A mausoleum for William the second Earl, who died in 1844.

A standing stone marking the northern source of the River Tyne in Deadwater.

A natural limestone bridge on the Pennine Way.

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Coatyards (226m) near Longhorsely.

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

The Bolts Law Hunstanworth trig point sits on Stanhope Common (541m) near Rookhope.

A splendid feast of medieval lookalike architectural delights, and other things.

War Memorial from 1921 by the A68 in Rochester, Northumberland

Exploring the old and modern art around the Northumbria University Campus.

A church in Richmond with built elements dating from the 12th century.

The remains of a medieval cross with only a socket stone and stone shaft still standing.

An outstanding painting at Sheburn Village by Jordan Stead AKA Twenty Six Studio. It has become the pride of the village.

A multitude of artifacts, equipment, models, photographs and information on all things mining.

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

A 3 chambered cave used by the monks as storage and safegaurd and as a dwelling for St Constantine.

A beacon that when lit would warn the neighbouring villages of an impending attack!

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

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

This is the trig point for Shepherdskirk Hill (202m) in the Kyloe Hills near Belford.

The trig point sitting on top of Thorny Hill (185m) in Pauperhaugh near Rothbury.

This is the trig point for Watch Crags (291m) near Bellingham.

This is the trig point for Belford Crag (108m) near Belford.

This is the trig point for Tunstall Hills (112m) near Sunderland.

The Beacon Hill North trig point overlooks the North Sea (87m) near Seaham.

All that would have been dock life around the 18th century and complete with one of The Admiralties Frigates, The HMS Trincomalee.

A monument to two shepherds who lost their lives in a snow storm and ultimately led to the formation of the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team.

A mid to late 12th century Kirk (Church) in the Romanesque style in Haddington, East Lothian.

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

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

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

A 4m standing stone, most likely a headless cross, maybe thrown there by giants or the devil.

A 19th century lime kiln near the Wannie Line.

This is the trig point for Midhopelaw Pike (326m) near Bellingham.

This is the trig point for Corby Pike (369m) near Rochester.

This is the trig point for Carter Bar (579m) near Catcleugh.

This is the trig point for Cairnglastenhope (315m) near Kielder.

Sitting on a blowy corner of the Northumberland National Park, is Causeway House, Northumberland's only heather thatched cottage. With a history of hidden lucky roof charms and close to a Roman Milecastle.

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

Observatory dating from 1765, built by local astronomer Thomas Wright.

A disused water tower that once supplied Aycliffe Hospital.

The remains of a Saxon Cross adjacent to the B6275 which follows the line of the old Roman Road Dere Street.

Former golf course with far reaching scenic views, a café with a model of an early steam engine by Stephenson.

An old tithe barn within the grounds of Foulden Parish Church where parishioners would give the church 10% of their agricultural produce.

An 11th Century Church in the village of Egglescliffe

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

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

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

A ruined bastle which may not have been a bastle after all.

A severely ruined 15th century tower in Little Swinburne.

A fine example of a 16th-century tower house, located just west of the village of Gordon, in the Scottish Borders

The High Moorsley trig point is sitting in a field (163m) in Houghton-le-Spring.