Scheduled MonumentsEnglandObservation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag

Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag

England
List entry 1021026
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag is a First World War military structure located in Northumberland. The site represents the defensive infrastructure constructed during the early twentieth century conflict, when observation posts formed an essential component of trench systems and fortified positions across the British landscape. The monument survives as a physical record of wartime engineering and tactical military organisation during the 1914–1918 period. Such observation posts enabled military personnel to monitor enemy movements and coordinate defensive responses across the northern frontier regions of England.

Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021026. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag?

Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag is a First World War military structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021026.

Who is responsible for protecting Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag?

Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging 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 1021026.

What other scheduled monuments are near Observation post 820m SSE of Hanging Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Evistones medieval settlement, field system and three bastles (6.2 km), Bagraw Roman camp and section of Roman road, 463m NNW of Bagraw (6.8 km), Romano-British farmstead 330m west of Rattenraw Farm (8 km).

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