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Observation post 690m east of Watty Bell's Cairn is a First World War defensive structure located in Northumberland. The site consists of a trench-based observation post, characteristic of the extensive fortification network constructed across northern England during the Great War as a precautionary measure against potential invasion. The monument reflects the military preparations and landscape modification undertaken during 1915–1918, when coastal and inland regions of Britain were fortified with trenches, gun emplacements, and observation points. This particular post served as a vantage point for monitoring the surrounding terrain as part of the broader defensive infrastructure of the period.
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 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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