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

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

An arresting piece of steel art by Stanson Art (Ron Lawson) and Mark Burns Cassell commemorating the coal industry in the area.

The Parish Church of Wigtown.

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

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

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

A natural limestone bridge on the Pennine Way.

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

The Mattilees Hill trig point sits in a field (109m) near Duddo.

This is the trig point for Longknowe Hill (346m) near The Cheviots.

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

The Ell Hill trig point sits in a field (61m) near Bamburgh.

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

This is the trig point for Pikestone Fell (387m) near Stanhope.

The Oxen Law trig point sits in a field at Oxen Law (346m) near Consett.

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

Ruined lime kilns on the coastal path near Budle Bay.

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

Carved statues in distress near the Bill Bryson Library in Durham University.

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

A World War I memorial of a six foot soldier, with his rifle lowered, taking a drink from his canteen by Ray Lonsdale.

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

An unusual gravestone marking the final resting of a burglar trying to rob Lee Hall.

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

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

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Blackmoor Skirt (364m) near Bellingham.

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

The Coldberry End trig point can be found on Ireshope Moor (708m) near Alston.

Lifesize statue of a female welder from the World War II era by Dr Ron Lawson on the banks of the River Wear in Sunderland.

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

Ruins of a medieval chapel dedicated to St Ninian.

A giant trowel next to the North Seaton Community Centre in Ashington.

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

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

A small marker stone where Robert Lumsden murdered Isabella Sudden in 1610.

A modern day folly set in the Lilburn Tower estate next to the Hurl Stone.

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

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

The Burn Divot trig point sits on Thirlwall Common (258m) near Haltwhistle.

The Tinely Moor trig point sits in gorse bushes on Brownieside Hill (151m) near Preston.

The Pasture Hill Plantation trig point sits in a garden (95m) in Rock near Alnwick.

This is the trig point for Hindhope Law (426m) near Kielder.

This is the trig point for Greenside (362m) near Kielder.

This is the trig point for Dour Hill (415m) near Byrness.

The Crow Coal Hill trig point sits on Reahope Moor (466m) near Stanhope.

A 14th Century castle that now lies in ruins.

A fascinating jigsaw of a church built in the 12th & 13th centuries, restored in the 15th century and again in the 19th century.

Two chambered cairns dating back to the Neolithic period.

A 35m tall chimney that was part of the Gaunless Valley Lead Mill.

Model village near Bridlington featuring local landmarks.

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

The Calton Hill trig point sits on a hill (103m) in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre.

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

Originally envisaged as a motte and bailey, Simonburn Castle was eventually a tower house before falling into ruin.

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

A country manor house with beautiful gardens, an observatory, old church and ruined pele tower.

Stublick Chimney is a grade II listed building from the former Langley lead smelting mill.

This is the trig point for Wind Hill (231m) near Kielder.

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

The Cheeveley trig point sits in a hedge (61m) near Eshott.

This is the trig point for Bowsden West (103m) near Ford And Etal.

The Newsham Moor trig point sits on How Tallon (447m) near Barnard Castle.

The Bollihope Carrs trig point sits on Snowhope Moor (541m) near Stanhope.

A cairn memorial to John Cobb who died attempting to set a world speed record on Loch Ness.

Stone commemorating Robert the Bruce's first victory over an English army in 1307.

A small castellated house in Bedale that was used to house leeches which were sold to local doctors for bloodletting.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

This is the trig point for Ripley Carrs (438m) near Allendale.

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

The Hangwell Law trig point sits in a wind farm (212m) near Chillingham.

This is the trig point for Grey Nag (658m) near Alston.

This is the trig point for East Hill (187m) near Ingram.

An Edwardian Baroque-styled multi-purpose building feature artworks.

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

17 street murals around Spennymoor and a case of ‘there is more to these than meets the eye’.

An art gallery located in the former Christ Church in Hartlepool.

Four mural sites depicting the cultural history of Houghton le Spring, created by local artists.

An art/science installation involving audience participation and sunshine.

A stunning mural depicting the release of a yellow canary which references the area's mining days and has significance for the future.

An old 18th century windmill part of Birney Hill farm.

A beautiful church filled with art, history and culture in the fork of the road up to the College Valley.

The remaining gatehouse and garderobe of Bewcastle Castle which was built in the 14th century by one of Edward III's generals.

A disused water tower that once supplied Aycliffe Hospital.

An 11th Century Church in the village of Egglescliffe

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

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

A redundant Roman Catholic chapel in Biddlestone set in a picturesque copse.

This is the Hard Rigg trig point (547m) near Alston.

This is the trig point for Stokoe High Crags (230m) near Falstone.

The Spy Rigg trig point sits on a craggy outcrop (313m) above Lampert Farm near Gilsland.