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Three target operator bunkers 730m north of Hopehead is a Second World War defensive structure located in Northumberland. The bunkers date from the period of intensified coastal defence preparations undertaken during the early 1940s, when Britain faced the threat of German invasion. These concrete structures served as observation and control posts for anti-aircraft or coastal defence operations, reflecting the strategic importance of the Northumberland coastline during the war. The bunkers represent a significant category of wartime military engineering and survive as evidence of Britain's civil and military preparedness during the Second World War.
Three target operator bunkers 730m north of Hopehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021033. View the official record →
Three target operator bunkers 730m north of Hopehead is a Second World War defensive structure located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021033.
Three target operator bunkers 730m 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 1021033.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawdon Hill defended settlement, 900m north-west of Closehead (3.6 km), Defended settlement, 700m north of Overacres (4 km), Round cairn, 100m ENE of Dunns Cottage (4.8 km).
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Three target operator bunkers 730m north of Hopehead stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone, argillaceous rocks and subordinate sandstone, interbedded.