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Observation post immediately north of Watty Bell's Cairn is a First World War military structure located in Northumberland, England. The post represents one of numerous defensive installations constructed across the north of England during the Great War, reflecting contemporary anxieties about potential invasion or bombardment. Located in proximity to the prehistoric cairn from which it takes its locational reference, the observation post exemplifies the layered historical character of the Northumberland landscape, where structures from vastly different periods occupy the same terrain. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1021036.
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, England. 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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