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Observation post immediately north of Watty Bell's Cairn is a First World War military structure located in Northumberland. The site consists of a trench-based observation post constructed during the conflict, positioned in proximity to the prehistoric burial mound known as Watty Bell's Cairn. Such observation posts served the dual purpose of military surveillance and command during the Great War period. The juxtaposition of this early twentieth-century military feature with the ancient barrow reflects the palimpsestic nature of the landscape, where sites of strategic importance have been repeatedly utilised across different historical periods.
Observation post immediately north of Watty Bell's Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021036. View the official record →
Observation post immediately north of Watty Bell's Cairn is a First World War military structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021036.
Observation post immediately north 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 1021036.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 550m south-east of Shittleheugh (7.6 km), Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (7.9 km), Medieval wayside cross, 200m NNW of Brownrigg (8 km).
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