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

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

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

A maginificent viaduct spanning the River Eden in Wetheral.

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Wether Hill (301m) near Elsdon.

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another beauty of a lime kiln situated in Low Alwinton.

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

A standing stone celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

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

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.

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.

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

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

A prehistoric standing stone with cup markings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

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 tall stone marking Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

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

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

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 Cairn End (304m) near Haltwhistle.

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

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

Ruined lime kilns on the coastal path near Budle Bay.

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.

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.

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

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

Two chimneys remaining from the Sikehead mine set on Ramshaw Moors

The Parish Church of St James in Shilbottle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 Moot Law (258m) near Swinburne.

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

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

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

Ruined castle built by William Rufus in 1092.

Clock tower created in 1911, sited over an old place of pilgrimage.

Monument built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig

The remains of a coal staithes for the Wearmouth Pit.

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

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

A rare and significant medieval ruin, which served as the first school in Alnwick.

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 life size sculpture of grandmother and granddaughter by Ray Lonsdale.

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

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

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

The Halidon Hill trig point sits in a hedge next to the Halidon Hill battle field (163m) near Berwick Upon Tweed.

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

Ruins of a Benedictine monastery first built in 1088.

A bronze statue of Queen Victoria outside Scarborough Town Hall.

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

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.

Steel Truffle Pigs and Mushroom Statues hidden in Newcastle Centre by the Men of Steel blacksmith Graeme Hopper.