Crow Plantation

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Crow Plantation

Underpass for Disused Railway Line Credit: Les Hull

Crow Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Northumberland, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a notable part of the region's natural landscape. The plantation is characterized by its dense and diverse forest, consisting mainly of tall, mature trees that create a canopy overhead. The predominant tree species found in the area include oak, ash, and beech, among others.

This woodland is known for its rich biodiversity, serving as a habitat for various flora and fauna. The forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to its visual appeal. It is also home to a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Crow Plantation offers visitors a tranquil and serene environment, perfect for leisurely walks and nature exploration. Several well-marked trails wind through the forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in its natural beauty. The plantation also provides a habitat for numerous woodland creatures like squirrels, deer, and rabbits, which can often be spotted by observant visitors.

Due to its natural beauty and ecological significance, Crow Plantation is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is protected by conservation efforts. It serves as a valuable ecosystem, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the Northumberland region, and is an important part of the local heritage.

Overall, Crow Plantation in Northumberland is a pristine woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with nature and witness the wonders of a diverse forest ecosystem.

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Crow Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.148287/-2.2902857 or Grid Reference NY8183. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Underpass for Disused Railway Line

Les Hull

Newton Farmhouse

Newton Farmhouse was built in the mid and late 19th century. The earlier part is the left side and the later is the right. Link

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Newton Farm

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Bridge, Bellingham

With four segmental arches. Dated 1834, the architect John Green. Grade II listed. It carries the B6320 over the River North Tyne. In the foreground is Jubilee Park.

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Gates near Bellingham

The entrance to Hesleyside, dating from the early C19th. The elaborate wrought-iron gates are flanked by piers, topped by urn finials, which are, in turn, flanked by serpentine walls culminating in square piers. Grade II listed. A sign nailed to a nearby tree tells us that, "the house has been the home of the Charlton family since 1343", and that, "the family are happy to welcome parties of visitors to the house by prior arrangement".

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Hesleyside Plantations near Bellingham

Mostly beeches on show here. Presumably forestry operations are connected to the Hesleyside estate.

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Parkland near Bellingham

Not looking particularly parklandish, apart from the variety of trees on show. Hard to see from this shot, but they form part of an avenue of trees which runs north from the house (Hesleyside) to the River North Tyne, only about 500 yards away. This was probably laid out in the early C18th.

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Walled garden near Bellingham

C18th and presumably built as part of the Hesleyside estate. The River North Tyne is just the other side of the distant fence, and Hareshaw Common beyond that.

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View from Dunterley Fell

And across Ealinghamrigg Common to Bellingham.

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Farmland near Bellingham (2)

A view across apparently improved pasture to the slopes of Dunterley Fell. What looks to me, as an ignorant townie, like a bit of rusting old metal, might well be a crucial bit of farming equipment. In fact, the whole Northumbrian economy, such as it is, might depend on bits of metal like this. Or it might not.

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Country road near Bellingham (5)

Looking towards Bellingham. This section of road is lined with many fine beech trees (possibly planted by the Hesleyside estate as the road is more or less on axis with the house), some of whose trunks have, to varying degrees, lost their characteristic silvery smoothness. A disease, or age, or something else?

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