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Observation post 780m north west of Blackburn Crag is a First World War military structure located in Northumberland. The site represents one of many observation posts established along the high ground of northern England during the conflict to monitor and report on military activity across the landscape. The post's location on elevated terrain reflects the strategic importance of commanding views for reconnaissance purposes. As a designated heritage monument, it survives as evidence of the extensive military infrastructure developed during the Great War.
Observation post 780m north west of Blackburn Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021029. View the official record →
Observation post 780m north west of Blackburn Crag is a First World War military structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021029.
Observation post 780m north west of Blackburn Crag 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 1021029.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement 400m south east of Woolaw (6.4 km), Two Romano-British settlements, two stone hut circles, field system and associated cord rig cultivation, 650m west of Nether Houses (7.3 km), Romano-British settlement, field system and cord rig cultivation 390m north east of Yatesfield Hill (7.4 km).
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