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The Five Pikes trig point sits on moorland south of Bollihope (479m) near Stanhope.

Two unconnected historical finds in a snug corner of Lawe Top. They are a pair of brick built beacons, and two replica Russian cannons captured from the Crimean War (1853-1856).

A diatom scupture by Andrew McKeown in Saltburn. Art with a bit of marine biology!

A site specific art installation designed by sculptor William Pye for Seaham Hall.

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

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

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

A maginificent viaduct spanning the River Eden in Wetheral.

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

Another beauty of a lime kiln situated in Low Alwinton.

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

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

A driftwood sculpture of a boat situated on the banks of the River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

A unintentionally concealed 90 foot tall way marker marking north for astronomers at Durham University one mile south.

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.

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

The ruined chapel of an old hospital located in Denwick near to Alnwick Castle.

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

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

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

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

A symbolic replica of a bell from the tower of Brinkburn Priory which reflects the history and heritage of the monks at the monastery.

An 18th-century circular stone enclosure on the village green in Elsdon, Northumberland, historically used to hold stray livestock until reclaimed by their owners.

A smart 1700s bridge, ahead of its time, sat tight on the banks of the Tweed.

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

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.

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

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

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

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

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

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

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

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

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

This is the trig point for Westerhope (132m) near Ponteland.

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

The Sand Edge Common trig point is on Wolsingham North Moor (353m) near Stanhope.

Dating from the late 12th century, St Michael and All Angels' Church is the parish church of Houghton-le-Spring and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin.

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.

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

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

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

Two chimneys remaining from the Sikehead mine set on Ramshaw Moors

A pele tower that used to be part of the vicarage for the adjoining St James Church.

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

A standing stone celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

A tall stone marking Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

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

The Pigdon trig point sits on the edge of a field (118m) near Morpeth.

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

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

The Fellhouse Fell trig point sits on Beacon Hill (337m) near Allendale.

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

This is the trig point for Pit House Plantation (266m) near Durham.

The Knitsley Fell trig point sits on Knitsley Fell (284m) near Wolsingham.

The Stoterley Hill trig point is sitting on Muggleswick Common (376m) near Consett.

An old brick built seaman's chapel on Newcastle Quayside, built by Thomas Oliver Junior and opened in 1877.

A huge miner’s helmet and cap lamp hung on a peg rack created by Father and son Ray and Sam Lonsdale in homage to the area's mining heritage.

Ruined lime kilns on the coastal path near Budle Bay.

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

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

The most spectacular gorge with cascades and waterfalls in the whole of Northumberland if not the UK!

A prehistoric standing stone with cup markings.

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

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

This is the trig point for Cairn End (304m) near Haltwhistle.

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

A bijoux phone box visitor centre in Branxton, dedicated to the history of the battle of Flodden Field.

The remains of a coal staithes for the Wearmouth Pit.

Individual artwork creations, on opposite sides of the main road in Ushaw Moor.

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

The trig point sitting on top of Berwick Law (187m).

An octagonal folly, once part of the Stella Hall estate in Blaydon.

A ruined motte-and-bailey castle at the West end of Wark on Tweed in Northumberland.

This is the trig point for Moot Law (258m) near Swinburne.

This is the trig point for Menceles (78m) near Chillingham.

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

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

Ruined castle built by William Rufus in 1092.

A 50m high memorial in Williamson Park commissioned by Lord Ashton in memory of his second wife.

A unique fortress style house in Newcastle's West End that was won as a prize in a 1920's raffle.

An abundance of art in a striking eco friendly/ green building.

Possibly an old windmill converted into a dovecote which is lined inside with brick nesting boxes

A late 18th or early 19th Century Lime Kiln just outside Shilbottle.

The Parish Church of St James in Shilbottle

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

This is the trig point for Hedley Hill (147m) near Longhorsely.

The Chester Hill trig point sits on a hillfort (188m) near Swarland.

A bronze statue of Queen Victoria outside Scarborough Town Hall.

Monument built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig

A super viaduct in Bishop Auckland where rail, road and river converge.

Public gardens with sunken trees, an Italian rock in the fountain, and the stunning backdrop of a former 18th-century rectory.

Historic 18th Century Grade II Listed Building and Grounds now used as a Registry Office with space for ceremonies and on-site accommodation, whilst the basement includes the remains of a Cold War Nuclear Bunker.

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

An un-chiselable bit of Hadrian's Wall, near Walwick, where the Romans may have run out of might.

A little hidden den in the dunes near Amble made of driftwood and containing shells and fun messages.

A Georgian Grade I Listed aqueduct, the largest all-masonry aqueduct in Britain taking the Lancaster Canal over the River Lune.

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