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

A 17th-century packhorse bridge over the River Esk that comes with it's own love story!

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

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

The Brown Rigg trig point sits on Cotherston Moor (419m) near Barnard Castle.

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

War Memorial from 1921 by the A68 in Rochester, Northumberland

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

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Monkside (513m) near Kielder.

This is the trig point for Bolts Law Smalesmouth (395m) near Kielder.

Ruins of a Benedictine monastery first built in 1088.

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

Four totem poles which are part of a flood defence scheme.

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

Steel artwork by Richard Farrington on the Cleveland Way walking trail.

The Black Hill trig point sits north of Westernhope Moor (559m) near Stanhope.

The Beaumont Hill trig point sits on Tutin Hill (93m) near Darlington.

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.

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

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

An old sail-less windmill situated within a farmers field.

This is the trig point for Rhodes Hill (146m) near Ford And Etal.

The New Heaton trig point sits in a copse of trees (92m) near Ford And Etal.

This is the trig point for Byers Pike (458m) near Allendale.

This is the trig point for Berrymoor Edge (459m) near Kielder.

Ruined castle built by William Rufus in 1092.

Monument built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig

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.

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

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.

Another beauty of a lime kiln situated in Low Alwinton.

A standing stone celebrating the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

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

The Hill Head Farm trig point sits at the edge of a field (186m) near Gateshead.

The Lintzgarth Common trig point sits on Windy Hill (554m) near Rookhope.

Small local nature reserve with two hides for birdwatching.

A maginificent viaduct spanning the River Eden in Wetheral.

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

A prehistoric standing stone with cup markings.

The Harter Fell trig point sits on Crossthwaite Common (481m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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

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

A well preserved lime kiln not far from Vindolanda.

A lovely little double waterfall near Gilsland.

The Whitton Hill trig point is hidden in a copse of trees (74m) near Ford And Etal.

The Cramondhill trig point sits in a field (79m) near Ford And Etal.

A bronze statue of Queen Victoria outside Scarborough Town Hall.

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 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.

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

The Moss Mire trig point sits in a field opposite a disused quarry (308m) near Barnard Castle.

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

The Kilmond Scar trig point lies on its side in a quarry (311m) near Barnard Castle.

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

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

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

The Reddings Hill trig point sits in the corner of a field (147m) near Hurworth Burn Reservoir, Wingate, Hartlepool.

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

This is the trig point for Mayland Lea Farm sitting by a wall in a field (305m) near Bishop Auckland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A tall stone marking Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

A white stag painted on the rocks below Bamburgh Lighthouse with lots of origin stories!

A statue of Robert the Bruce that sits in front of Stirling Castle with views of the Wallace Monument and Ochil Hills.

A large Corten Steel artwork of lovers' hands entwined, by Ray Lonsdale.

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

The remains of a coal staithes for the Wearmouth Pit.

Ruined lime kilns on the coastal path near Budle Bay.

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.

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

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

The Woodland trig point sits on Hindon Hill (370m) near Witton le Wear.

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

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

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

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.

The Maryside Hill trig point sits in a field next to a golf course (51m) near Ryton.

The Parish Church of St James in Shilbottle

The Law Plantation trig point sits in woodland (177m) near Belford.

Large-scale mural depicting the heritage of the area, close to the Wearmouth Bridge.

A contemporary maze near Kielder Castle.

A waterfall set within the stunning Galloway Forest Park.

The Currack Rigg trig point sits on moorland (304m) near Barnard Castle.

The Thistle Green trig point sits on Cronkley Fell (544m) near Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Remains of a former smelting mill hidden in the Northumberland countryside.

This is the site where the trig point once stood for Holme House Farm behind Holme House Prison (13m) near Stockton on Tees.