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Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 650m north of Hopehead is a Second World War military training installation located in Northumberland. The site comprises a concrete bunker for target operators, associated cable trenching, and three target pits, which formed part of a military practice range established during wartime. These structures represent the infrastructure required for coordinated firing practice and artillery or small arms training during the 1939–1945 conflict. The site survives as an important physical record of the military preparations and training activities undertaken in northern England during the Second World War.
Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 650m north of Hopehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021038. View the official record →
Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 650m 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 1021038.
Target operator bunker, cable trenching and three target pits 650m 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 1021038.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (3.4 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (3.7 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (4.8 km).
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