Greenland Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Greenland Plantation

Plantation east of Weather Hill This is a small rectangular plantation lying north of an area known as Heights Pasture which is in turn north of Heights Quarry, (a large excavation on the north side of the Wear valley). It&#039;s seen here from the local high point - Weather Hill - just a few tens of metres to the west. — Plantation east of Weather Hill Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Greenland Plantation, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a historic plantation that holds significant cultural and historical value. Situated within the Wood and Forest neighborhoods, this plantation has a rich history dating back to the 18th century.

Originally established as a working farm, Greenland Plantation was known for its production of tobacco, corn, and other agricultural products. Over the years, the plantation underwent several changes in ownership and use. Today, it serves as a reminder of the region's agricultural past and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked on the plantation.

The main house at Greenland Plantation is a two-story brick structure that exemplifies the architectural style of the late 18th century. It features a symmetrical design with a central entrance flanked by evenly spaced windows. The house is surrounded by well-preserved grounds, including a large garden and several outbuildings that were once used for storage and housing of enslaved individuals.

Visitors to Greenland Plantation can explore the grounds and learn about the history of the plantation through guided tours and interpretive displays. The plantation offers a unique opportunity to understand the experiences of both the owners and the enslaved people who lived and toiled on the land.

Greenland Plantation stands as a testament to the region's agricultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the complexities of plantation life during the antebellum era. Its historical significance and well-preserved structures make it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and those interested in exploring the rich cultural history of Durham, North Carolina.

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Greenland Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.748652/-2.0980735 or Grid Reference NY9339. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Plantation east of Weather Hill

This is a small rectangular plantation lying north of an area known as Heights Pasture which is in turn north of Heights Quarry, (a large excavation on the north side of the Wear valley). It's seen here from the local high point - Weather Hill - just a few tens of metres to the west.

Trevor Littlewood

Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill

Expectant sheep occupy and graze these fields; at least one of them, nearest the camera, has already produced a lamb.

Trevor Littlewood

South Eastgate Plantation

Plantations are normally large and densely packed with coniferous trees; South Eastgate Plantation is small and thinly populated with broadleaved trees.

Trevor Littlewood

South-west corner of Ludwell Wood

Ludwell Wood lies to the east of the valley of Western Hope; it's seen in this image from an estate road to the south on the same side of Western Hope.

Trevor Littlewood

Storage shed

Andrew Tatlow

Herding Sheep

Andrew Tatlow

Ludwell

Haymaking in fields on Ludwell Farm.

Peter McDermott

Entrance to Eastgate

Alex McGregor

Eastgate: approaching former station, 1995

View NW across a temporarily closed bridge over the River Wear, to the ex-NER Bishop Auckland (to left) - Wearhead (to right) line. Eastgate station and the service to Wearhead closed to passengers from 29/6/53, but goods continued until 1961, to Westgate until 1/7/68 and (for cement) from Eastgate until 17/3/93. The line was mothballed until 2004, then acquired as a heritage operation by the Weardale Railway for progressive restoration.

Ben Brooksbank

All Saints Church, Eastgate

Mick Garratt

Village Hall, Eastgate

Mick Garratt

Village Hall, Eastgate

Mick Garratt

Westernhopeburn

Alex McGregor

Westernhopeburn

Alex McGregor

Ruin, Westernhopeburn

Alex McGregor

Dry stone wall near to Park Burn

Park Burn is on the far side of the wall and descends close to the line of it into Weardale. The hillside in the distance is the southern slope of Weardale and there can be seen the now disused and landscaped quarry which once supplied limestone to the Blue Circle cement works at Eastgate. There's a working quarry - Heights Quarry - just out of view to the left side of the image; it's likely that the small building is connected with that or another extractive operation.

Trevor Littlewood