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Observation post 690m east of Watty Bell's Cairn is a First World War military defensive structure located in Northumberland. The site comprises an observation post constructed during the conflict to provide elevated sightlines for monitoring enemy movement and directing artillery fire. Its positioning on high ground reflects contemporary military strategy for controlling approaches to the local area. The structure represents the archaeological evidence of early twentieth-century trench warfare infrastructure and remains a tangible record of the Great War's impact on the English landscape.
Observation post 690m east of Watty Bell's Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021037. View the official record →
Observation post 690m east of Watty Bell's Cairn is a First World War military defensive structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021037.
Observation post 690m east of Watty Bell's Cairn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021037.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 550m south-east of Shittleheugh (7.8 km), Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (7.9 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (8.1 km).
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