Special Features of the Northumberland Coast

Cultural

Archaeology

• Remains from Mesolithic to present, including marine archaeology

Historic landscapes

• Mesolithic
• Medieval
• Industrial (quarrying and lime)
• Designed landscapes

Built environment (standing and remains)

• Compact traditional fishing, farming, planned medieval and estate settlements
• Isolated groups of buildings
• Vernacular non-listed buildings
• Traditional building materials
• Castles
• Ecclesiastical
• Lighthouses
• Limekilns
• Harbours
• Military defences

History and cultural identity

• Christianity
• Fishing
• Farming
• Coastal trade and industry

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