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Bewcastle Cross & Castle, Cumbria

Bewcastle Cross is a 7th century stone cross, with the oldest sundial in Britain on its surface. The cross is in the churchyard.....

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Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland

Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland

Blanchland Abbey was founded as a priory in 1165 by Walter de Bolbec II, and became an abbey in the late 13th century. The.....

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Brougham Castle, Cumbria

Brougham Castle, Cumbria

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Carlisle Castle, Cumbria

Carlisle Castle, Cumbria

Set in the scenic surroundings on the northern outskirts of Carlisle, the castle built by William Rufus in the late 11th century.....

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Crammel Linn Waterfall, Cumbria

Crammel Linn Waterfall, Cumbria

The largest falls in Northumberland, which sit on the river Irthing. The river itself acts as a border between the county of.....

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Greystoke Castle, Cumbria

Greystoke Castle, Cumbria

Not open to the public, this fine building dates back to the 1500's and has an interesting history...

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Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort, Northumberland

Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort, Northumberland

Wild and evocative remains of the Roman Empire's most northerly defences, with panoramic views. Roman barracks and some of the.....

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Hexham Abbey, Northumberland

Hexham Abbey, Northumberland

Hexham Abbey is a refoundation of a church which stood on this spot in the year 675, it survived until 821, later the town was.....

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High Force, County Durham

High Force, County Durham

This is the Tees most spectacular offering, it is also England's highest waterfall. The best time to see High Force is just.....

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Killhope Lead Mining Museum, County Durham

Killhope Lead Mining Museum, County Durham

Killhope Lead Mining Museum keeps alive the counties lead mining traditions. This is a fully restored site of a working mine.....

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Langley Castle, Northumberland

Langley Castle, Northumberland

Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the.....

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Long Meg & her Daughters, Cumbria

Long Meg & her Daughters, Cumbria

The 12 foot high mass of sandstone known as Long Meg can be found close to a circle of smaller "daughter" stones in a spectacular.....

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