Springwell Hill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Springwell Hill Plantation

Woodland At Lingberry Quarry Woodland has reclaimed the site of the old quarry workings. A recent area of extraction to the north is evident, though the quarry is shown as disused on OS maps. — Woodland At Lingberry Quarry Credit: David Robinson

Springwell Hill Plantation is a historic property located in Durham, North Carolina. Situated amidst a picturesque wood and forest landscape, the plantation spans over a vast area, offering a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy.

The plantation is renowned for its rich history, dating back to the early 19th century when it was established as a working plantation. The main house, which still stands today, was built in the Greek Revival architectural style and serves as a testament to the plantation's grandeur and elegance.

The surrounding wood and forest areas of Springwell Hill Plantation are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Towering oak, maple, and pine trees dominate the landscape, providing a breathtaking canopy of greenery. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere.

Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers will find the plantation a haven for wildlife. The woodlands are home to various species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Deer, squirrels, and rabbits are also commonly spotted, adding to the plantation's natural charm.

Visitors can explore the plantation's grounds through a network of walking trails, which wind through the forest and offer stunning views of the surrounding scenery. These trails provide an opportunity to immerse oneself in nature and experience the peacefulness of the plantation.

In conclusion, Springwell Hill Plantation in Durham is a captivating destination that offers a blend of history and natural beauty. With its majestic wood and forest areas, it provides a serene retreat for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Springwell Hill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.580686/-1.8946542 or Grid Reference NZ0620. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland At Lingberry Quarry

Woodland has reclaimed the site of the old quarry workings. A recent area of extraction to the north is evident, though the quarry is shown as disused on OS maps.

David Robinson

Chapel House

Anthony Parkes

Pearson House Farm

Anthony Parkes

Entrance to Gawen House Farm

Anthony Parkes

Wall near Langley Beck

Moss is a small green plant, rarely more than a few inches high, which grows anywhere not overshadowed by taller vegetation or perpetually dry. There are more than 600 species in the British Isles, growing on rocks and walls, in woodlands and on tree trunks and branches. They are important pioneers of rock surfaces, holding moisture in their leaves and building up humus in which the seeds of flowering plants can germinate. There are two alternating generations in the life cycle of moss. The plant itself carries male and female organs. After fertilisation, these produce a capsule. Stalk and capsule together form an asexual, spore-bearing generation. The spores produced are capable of germinating into a new plant. Mosses also reproduce vegetatively, by small pieces breaking off and growing into a new plant. As they are rootless and tend to get their nutrients from water running over or through them they are nearly always short.

Maigheach-gheal

Langley Beck near Kinninvie

Looking downstream. Sheep graze in the adjacent field and a tractor appears to drive down the stream to fill the hay rack.

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Langley Beck near Kinninvie

Looking upstream.

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Sheep by Langley Beck

It must be the time of year because as soon as you appear at a gate sheep rush over in the hope of being fed.

Maigheach-gheal

Gawen House

Gawen House Farm seen from Moor Lane.

Peter McDermott

Marwood Lodge

Trackbed of the dismantled Darlington to Kirkby Stephen Railway at Marwood Lodge on the B6279.

Peter McDermott

Hillingdon

Fields on Hillingdon Farm.

Peter McDermott

Langley Viaduct

Langley Viaduct seen from Billy Lane near Moory Lea. See also NZ0622 : Langley Viaduct.

Peter McDermott

Strickland Park

House at Strickland Park.

Peter McDermott

Langley Beck

Langley Beck flowing to the east from a minor road near to Dent Gate Cottage.

Trevor Littlewood

Trees and tree shadows

The field lies at the north-east angle of the road junction where Dent Gate Lane crosses the B6279, Moor Lane. The two trees appear almost as mirror images of each other.

Trevor Littlewood

Oak It&#039;s unusual for an individual tree to be marked on an OS map and surely more so that the tree type is named but that appears to be the case for this specimen standing in a field north of Moor Lane to the west of Staindrop! At the 1:25 000 scale the word &#039;oak&#039; appears on the map at what seems to be the correct location and the tree surely is an oak. In grid square NZ0823, lying to the north-west of this one the same thing occurs, with &#039;oak&#039; appearing again and with &#039;ash&#039; as well.

Oak

It's unusual for an individual tree to be marked on an OS map and surely more so that the tree type is named but that appears to be the case for this specimen standing in a field north of Moor Lane to the west of Staindrop! At the 1:25 000 scale the word 'oak' appears on the map at what seems to be the correct location and the tree surely is an oak. In grid square NZ0823, lying to the north-west of this one the same thing occurs, with 'oak' appearing again and with 'ash' as well.

Trevor Littlewood

Field east of Hauxwell Farm

The view is over a field to the east from a minor road south of Kinninvie.

Trevor Littlewood

Railway Cutting and Bridge

Part of the Bishop Auckland to Barnard Castle Line 1863-1962. The photo was taken looking north from Moor Lane and the access bridge is in centisquare NZ070220.

Hugh Mortimer

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Springwell Hill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ0620 (Lat: 54.580686, Lng: -1.8946542)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham