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Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 750m north of Hopehead is a Second World War military training installation located in Northumberland. The site comprises a concrete operator bunker alongside associated cable trenching and three earthwork target pits, which formed part of a firing range or gunnery training facility. These structures date to the period of the Second World War and reflect the intensive military preparation and training infrastructure developed across Britain during this period. The bunker and its associated features served a functional role in military operations, with the operator position allowing observation and control of target practice activities at the range.
Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 750m north of Hopehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021031. View the official record →
Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 750m north of Hopehead is a Second World War military training installation located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021031.
Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 750m north of Hopehead 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 1021031.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (3.5 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (3.8 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (4.8 km).
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