Houndhill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Houndhill Plantation

Disused dam north of Gibbs Hill Credit: Andrew Curtis

Houndhill Plantation is a sprawling woodland located in Northumberland, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this forest is comprised of a mix of native trees such as oak, beech, and birch, as well as coniferous species like pine and spruce. The plantation is managed by the Forestry Commission, who work to maintain the health and diversity of the woodland.

Houndhill Plantation is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a network of walking and cycling trails that wind through the trees and provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a diverse array of bird species.

Visitors to Houndhill Plantation can enjoy a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, immersing themselves in the tranquil beauty of nature. The forest is a haven for nature lovers, providing a serene environment for relaxation, exploration, and wildlife spotting. Whether taking a leisurely stroll through the trees or embarking on a more rigorous outdoor adventure, Houndhill Plantation offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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Houndhill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.008261/-2.3857282 or Grid Reference NY7568. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Disused dam north of Gibbs Hill

Andrew Curtis

Enclosed Cremation Cemetery near Chatley Crags

These remains were first discovered in the 1990s when archaeologists visited the site on several different occasions. Each time the interpretation of the remains has changed and they have variously been described as an enclosed cremation cemetery, stone circle and ring cairn. It is a roughly oval enclosure measuring 30m by 25m inside a bank of earth and stones. This bank is 2m wide and a series of upright stone slabs line its inner face. Some of these stones have been moved in medieval times to build a shieling inside the enclosing bank NY7570 : Foundations of stone building in enclosure near Chatley Crags Part of the enclosure was excavated in 1994 and this showed it to have been a complex structure with several phases of use. This work also found a large pit in the centre of the enclosure that probably originally contained a burial. This is a Scheduled Monument protected by law now considered as a rare example of a Bronze Age (2600BC to 700BC) Enclosed Cremation Cemetery. Link

Andrew Curtis

Foundations of stone building in enclosure near Chatley Crags

Reusing some of the stones of the Bronze Age Enclosed Cremation Cemetery NY7570 : Enclosed Cremation Cemetery near Chatley Crags, interpreted as a relatively modern shieling.

Andrew Curtis

Western boundary of Greenlee Plantation

Andrew Curtis

Disused sheep shelter west of Greenlee Plantation

Shown as such on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey 25" map.

Andrew Curtis

Old wall west of Greenlee Plantation

Andrew Curtis

Boulderfield below Chatley Crags

Showing possible small oval enclosure.

Andrew Curtis

Track by Greenlee Plantation

The plantation has been clear-felled.

Karl and Ali

Clearfell in Greenlee Plantation

Saplings are now beginning to take hold. Compare with NY7570 : Cleared plantation below Sweet Rigg.

Oliver Dixon

The road from Greenlee

Alongside Greenlee Plantation, a corner of Wark Forest.

Oliver Dixon

Steel Rig Carpark

Hadrian's wall running across the middle of the frame from right to left.

Brian Deegan

Hadrian's Wall Turret, Peel Crags

Brian Deegan

Milecastle 39, Hadrian's Wall

Brian Deegan

Sycamore Gap Lone Tree

Brian Deegan

Chinook Helicopter over Hadrian's Wall

Sure this sight would have got some attention in Roman times, It still did today.

Brian Deegan

Winshields Trigpoint, Highest point on Hadrian's Wall

TP7000 - Winshields Link

Brian Deegan

Hadrian's Wall at Winshield Crags

Hadrian's wall or 'Vallum Aelium' is the remains of a large Roman fortification. The wall extended west from Segedunum at Wallsend on the River Tyne to the shore of the Solway Firth, ending a short but unknown distance west of the village of Bowness-on-Solway. Construction probably started sometime in AD 122 and was largely completed within six years. The remains were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Sandy Gerrard