Billingside Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Billingside Plantation

Three Bears Corner. Leadgate
Three Bears Corner. Leadgate Credit: Ann Hodgson

Billingside Plantation is a historic property located in Durham, North Carolina. Nestled amidst a serene wood and forest area, it is a prominent landmark that showcases the rich history of the region. The plantation spans over a vast expanse of land, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.

Dating back to the 18th century, Billingside Plantation played a significant role in the area's agricultural development. The plantation was primarily focused on the cultivation of crops like tobacco, corn, and cotton, which were the mainstay of the local economy at the time. The property features several well-preserved structures, including the main house, slave quarters, and various outbuildings, which provide insight into the day-to-day life of plantation residents.

The main house, constructed in a traditional Southern architectural style, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. It boasts elegant features like a wide veranda, intricate woodwork, and spacious rooms. The surrounding forest and woodlands contribute to the plantation's charm, offering a tranquil setting for visitors to explore.

Today, Billingside Plantation serves as a historical site and museum, preserving the heritage of the area for future generations. Guided tours are available, allowing visitors to learn about the plantation's history and gain a deeper understanding of the region's past. The site also hosts events and educational programs, providing a platform for cultural enrichment and community engagement.

Billingside Plantation is a cherished landmark, showcasing the legacy of Durham and offering a unique opportunity to step back in time and appreciate the historical significance of the region.

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Billingside Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.866915/-1.799975 or Grid Reference NZ1252. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Three Bears Corner. Leadgate
Three Bears Corner. Leadgate
Bradley Cottages, Pont Lane,  Leadgate
Bradley Cottages, Pont Lane, Leadgate
Pontop Pike TV transmitter.
Pontop Pike TV transmitter.
Sculptures on the Consett and Sunderland Railway path.
Sculptures on the Consett and Sunderland Railway path.
The Brooms Church Our Lady & St Joseph R C Church,
The Brooms, Leadgate
The Brooms Church
Our Lady & St Joseph R C Church, The Brooms, Leadgate
Low Brooms Farm Main farm buildings at Hanging Stone on way to Disposal Site.
Low Brooms Farm
Main farm buildings at Hanging Stone on way to Disposal Site.
Fire Station, Consett New Fire Station in Consett with Test Tower in background.
Fire Station, Consett
New Fire Station in Consett with Test Tower in background.
Bunker Hill Farmhouse Bunker hill farm house and buildings as seen from No1 Industrial estate.
Bunker Hill Farmhouse
Bunker hill farm house and buildings as seen from No1 Industrial estate.
The Old Transformers 'The Miner' and 'The Ironmaster' are a pair of sculptures created from discarded transformers and other scrap metal salvaged from the old Consett Steel Works. It is situated on the Coast to Coast cycle route between Consett and Stanley. The statue stands 6 metres high and was created by artist David Kemp in 1990. The sculptures form a visual reminder of the area's industrial past, particularly the coal, iron and steel industries which shaped the area so dramatically. A nearby plaque reads 'The me who lived here dug the black stone.  In giant huts they burned earth turning it into iron.  They turned the sky red.  A river of steel ran down to the sea and was transformed again into locos, ships and machines which transformed the world'.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106379">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106380">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner</a>
The Old Transformers
'The Miner' and 'The Ironmaster' are a pair of sculptures created from discarded transformers and other scrap metal salvaged from the old Consett Steel Works. It is situated on the Coast to Coast cycle route between Consett and Stanley. The statue stands 6 metres high and was created by artist David Kemp in 1990. The sculptures form a visual reminder of the area's industrial past, particularly the coal, iron and steel industries which shaped the area so dramatically. A nearby plaque reads 'The me who lived here dug the black stone. In giant huts they burned earth turning it into iron. They turned the sky red. A river of steel ran down to the sea and was transformed again into locos, ships and machines which transformed the world'. NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner
The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster A closer look at The Ironmaster one of two sculptures also detailed.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106380">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106372">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers</a>
The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster
A closer look at The Ironmaster one of two sculptures also detailed. NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner NZ1451 : The Old Transformers
The Old Transformers: The Miner A closer look at The Miner one of two sculptures also detailed.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106379">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106372">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers</a>
The Old Transformers: The Miner
A closer look at The Miner one of two sculptures also detailed. NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster NZ1451 : The Old Transformers
East Castle Railway Bridge Old railway bridge now used as part of the Coast to Coast Cycle route.
East Castle Railway Bridge
Old railway bridge now used as part of the Coast to Coast Cycle route.
Jolly Drover's Roundabout, Leadgate This roundabout on the A692 is traversed at this point by the Consett and Sunderland railway path on the C2C cycle route. In the middle ground, to the left, although not clear on this photograph, is "the Maze" a complex earthworks by Andy Goldsworthy, through which the cycle path wends its way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pmsa.org.uk/pmsa-database/9744/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pmsa.org.uk/pmsa-database/9744/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Jolly Drover's Roundabout, Leadgate
This roundabout on the A692 is traversed at this point by the Consett and Sunderland railway path on the C2C cycle route. In the middle ground, to the left, although not clear on this photograph, is "the Maze" a complex earthworks by Andy Goldsworthy, through which the cycle path wends its way. LinkExternal link
View from Watling Bungalows, Leadgate From the back of Fourth Street, looking north-east
View from Watling Bungalows, Leadgate
From the back of Fourth Street, looking north-east
Shoddy new housing at Leadgate The builder went bankrupt and the houses were uninhabitable. The path on the left running into the distance is the Consett and Sunderland Railway path, part of the C2C cycle route
Shoddy new housing at Leadgate
The builder went bankrupt and the houses were uninhabitable. The path on the left running into the distance is the Consett and Sunderland Railway path, part of the C2C cycle route
The Jolly Drovers Maze, Leadgate Designed by Andy Goldsworthy and constructed in 1989 on the site of the old Eden Pit Colliery, this maze lies on the line of the C2C cycle route.
The Jolly Drovers Maze, Leadgate
Designed by Andy Goldsworthy and constructed in 1989 on the site of the old Eden Pit Colliery, this maze lies on the line of the C2C cycle route.
Grazing Livestock in the fields surrounding Pontop Hall Farm
Grazing Livestock
in the fields surrounding Pontop Hall Farm
Pontop Hall Farm Fantastic views of the valley - on a clear day!
Pontop Hall Farm
Fantastic views of the valley - on a clear day!
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Billingside Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ1252 (Lat: 54.866915, Lng: -1.799975)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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