Broomy Banks Wood

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Broomy Banks Wood

Industrial Ruins Probably boiler and engine houses associated with nearby drift.

sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, engine house and windlass. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6960" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6960">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

‌sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, boilers. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6961" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6961">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Industrial Ruins Credit: Mick Garratt

Broomy Banks Wood is a picturesque woodland located in County Durham, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled near the small village of Durham. The wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woodland comprises a diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a rich tapestry of colors during autumn. The forest floor is blanketed with vibrant wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the area. Additionally, the presence of a small stream running through the woods adds charm and tranquility to the environment.

Visitors to Broomy Banks Wood can enjoy a variety of activities. There are well-maintained walking trails that meander through the forest, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the natural surroundings. Birdwatchers will also be delighted to discover an array of bird species that inhabit the wood, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes.

The wood is managed by a local conservation group, ensuring the preservation of its natural habitat and biodiversity. Educational events and guided walks are often organized, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about the local flora and fauna. The wood is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities available nearby.

Broomy Banks Wood is a true gem of County Durham, offering a tranquil escape into nature for all who visit. With its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails, this woodland is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world.

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Industrial Ruins Probably boiler and engine houses associated with nearby drift.

sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, engine house and windlass. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6960" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6960">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

‌sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, boilers. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6961" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6961">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Industrial Ruins
Probably boiler and engine houses associated with nearby drift. sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, engine house and windlass. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021]. ‌sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, boilers. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Industrial Ruins - dressed stone scatter Probably boiler and engine houses associated with nearby drift.

sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, engine house and windlass. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6960" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6960">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

‌sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, boilers. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6961" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/6961">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Industrial Ruins - dressed stone scatter
Probably boiler and engine houses associated with nearby drift. sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, engine house and windlass. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021]. ‌sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, boilers. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill.

Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map.

Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

For more details:
Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill
A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill. Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map. Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021]. For more details: Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill.

Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map.

Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

For more details:
Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill
A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill. Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map. Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021]. For more details: Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill - wheel pit A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill.

Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map.

Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

For more details:
Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill - wheel pit
A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill. Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map. Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021]. For more details: Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill.

Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map.

Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

For more details:
Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill
A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill. Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map. Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021]. For more details: Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill.

Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map.

Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://maps.nls.uk/view/101099582">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].

For more details:
Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?action=show&which=10294">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Flint Saw Mill
A water-powered corn, flint, fulling, and saw mill. Annotated as 'Flint Saw Mill' on the 1898 O.S. ordnance Survey map. Maps.nls.uk. (2021). View map: Durham XII.NE (includes: Lamesley; Pelton; Urpeth.) - Ordnance Survey Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021]. For more details: Millsarchive.org. (2021). Pockerley Flint Mill, Beamish – The Mills Archive. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
High Forge "A number of interesting industrial sites survive along the Beamish Burn (most of which are in County Durham). High Forge is the most well preserved of all the buildings. It was originally a corn mill but was converted into a Trip Hammer Forge where bar iron was used for cannon making, shovels and files. First recorded in 1714 as Pigg Mill. Little survives of Middle Forge, although its location and the mill race can still be deduced. It was probably partially destroyed in the Beamish Burn flood in 1877. By 1895 buildings were still present but no races. In 1939 the buildings were demolished. The pumping station was built to work in conjunction with the drift mining in the area to remove the water from the mine shafts. Two shafts were present by the engine house. There are records of an "old engine" in 1836, but by 1839 the water wheel power became insufficient to remove water so a steam engine was erected in 1860 and closed c.1926. Low Forge, known as "Hussey's Forge" in 1764, is probably the oldest of the three forges. It closed in 1877 due to the Beamish Burn flood and the buildings were demolished in 1895. The well-covered remains of a stone archway still exist as the entrance to the Paper Mill or Money Hill drift, in operation from 1895 to 1920. One of the buildings of Urpeth Paper Mill still stands and is used as a stable. Mount Escop was originally worker's cottages. The mill was in use from at least 1792 and may have been destroyed by the flood in 1877. Few records exist of wagonways but they were present in the burn between 1895-1903. The forges were a significant contributor to armaments (canon making) around 1800, especially for the Napoleonic Wars. High and Low Quarries probably supplied stone for the Beamish Estate. High Quarry provided high quality stone, and Low Quarry provided stone for less important buildings. Since c.1900 they have been used for dumping rubbish so little remains. John Eden's Almshouses were built in 1836 by John Eden, landowner of Beamish, as retirement homes for workers from his estate."

Taken from sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, industrial archaeological remains. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/1027" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/1027">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> [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
High Forge
"A number of interesting industrial sites survive along the Beamish Burn (most of which are in County Durham). High Forge is the most well preserved of all the buildings. It was originally a corn mill but was converted into a Trip Hammer Forge where bar iron was used for cannon making, shovels and files. First recorded in 1714 as Pigg Mill. Little survives of Middle Forge, although its location and the mill race can still be deduced. It was probably partially destroyed in the Beamish Burn flood in 1877. By 1895 buildings were still present but no races. In 1939 the buildings were demolished. The pumping station was built to work in conjunction with the drift mining in the area to remove the water from the mine shafts. Two shafts were present by the engine house. There are records of an "old engine" in 1836, but by 1839 the water wheel power became insufficient to remove water so a steam engine was erected in 1860 and closed c.1926. Low Forge, known as "Hussey's Forge" in 1764, is probably the oldest of the three forges. It closed in 1877 due to the Beamish Burn flood and the buildings were demolished in 1895. The well-covered remains of a stone archway still exist as the entrance to the Paper Mill or Money Hill drift, in operation from 1895 to 1920. One of the buildings of Urpeth Paper Mill still stands and is used as a stable. Mount Escop was originally worker's cottages. The mill was in use from at least 1792 and may have been destroyed by the flood in 1877. Few records exist of wagonways but they were present in the burn between 1895-1903. The forges were a significant contributor to armaments (canon making) around 1800, especially for the Napoleonic Wars. High and Low Quarries probably supplied stone for the Beamish Estate. High Quarry provided high quality stone, and Low Quarry provided stone for less important buildings. Since c.1900 they have been used for dumping rubbish so little remains. John Eden's Almshouses were built in 1836 by John Eden, landowner of Beamish, as retirement homes for workers from his estate." Taken from sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, industrial archaeological remains. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Beamish Burn
Beamish Burn
Ruined stone wall Probably the remains of the Low Forge, "known as 'Hussey's Forge' in 1764, is probably the oldest of the three forges. It closed in 1877 due to the Beamish Burn flood and the buildings were demolished in 1895."

sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, industrial archaeological remains. [online] Available at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/1027#:~:text=Low%20Forge%2C%20known%20as%20%22Hussey%27s%20Forge%22%20in%201764%2C%20is%20probably%20the%20oldest%20of%20the%20three%20forges.%20It%20closed%20in%201877%20due%20to%20the%20Beamish%20Burn%20flood%20and%20the%20buildings%20were%20demolished%20in%201895" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://twsitelines.info/SMR/1027#:~:text=Low%20Forge%2C%20known%20as%20%22Hussey%27s%20Forge%22%20in%201764%2C%20is%20probably%20the%20oldest%20of%20the%20three%20forges.%20It%20closed%20in%201877%20due%20to%20the%20Beamish%20Burn%20flood%20and%20the%20buildings%20were%20demolished%20in%201895">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>. [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Ruined stone wall
Probably the remains of the Low Forge, "known as 'Hussey's Forge' in 1764, is probably the oldest of the three forges. It closed in 1877 due to the Beamish Burn flood and the buildings were demolished in 1895." sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk. (2021). Beamish Burn, industrial archaeological remains. [online] Available at: LinkExternal link. [Accessed 2 Dec. 2021].
Pelton War Memorial Pelton Parish Council launched a campaign in June 2018 to raise the funds required to create the memorial, which will sit in Pelton Cemetery, there are 28 War Graves Commission burials from the two world wars sited in the cemetery.
Darlington-based master stonemason David France was commissioned to create the memorial, which features a cross, a steel soldier’s helmet and a steel poppy on the front. The monument is made from a 12.5 tonne piece of sandstone taken from the Witton Fell quarry at Leyburn in North Yorkshire.
An official dedication and unveiling ceremony led by Reverend John Lintern, vicar of Pelton Holy Trinity Church took place on 20th October 2019.
The steel helmet is a copy of the Brodie helmet worn by Tommies during World War 1. The helmet was designed by Latvian, Leopold Janno Braude, anglicized to John Leopold Brodie. It was designed to protect the soldier from shrapnel shell projectiles bursting from above the trenches rather than direct rifle shots. By the end of the First World War around nine million of these 'tin hats' has been made.
Pelton War Memorial
Pelton Parish Council launched a campaign in June 2018 to raise the funds required to create the memorial, which will sit in Pelton Cemetery, there are 28 War Graves Commission burials from the two world wars sited in the cemetery. Darlington-based master stonemason David France was commissioned to create the memorial, which features a cross, a steel soldier’s helmet and a steel poppy on the front. The monument is made from a 12.5 tonne piece of sandstone taken from the Witton Fell quarry at Leyburn in North Yorkshire. An official dedication and unveiling ceremony led by Reverend John Lintern, vicar of Pelton Holy Trinity Church took place on 20th October 2019. The steel helmet is a copy of the Brodie helmet worn by Tommies during World War 1. The helmet was designed by Latvian, Leopold Janno Braude, anglicized to John Leopold Brodie. It was designed to protect the soldier from shrapnel shell projectiles bursting from above the trenches rather than direct rifle shots. By the end of the First World War around nine million of these 'tin hats' has been made.
The Wim Gin Located at Beamish, this device was used to raise coal and workers from the shafts.
The Wim Gin
Located at Beamish, this device was used to raise coal and workers from the shafts.
Collapsed river bank and so collapsed fence The stream is the Beamish Burn and the location, close to the Beamish Open-air Museum.
Collapsed river bank and so collapsed fence
The stream is the Beamish Burn and the location, close to the Beamish Open-air Museum.
Perkinsville Methodist Church On Ouston Lane.
Perkinsville Methodist Church
On Ouston Lane.
Lindisfare Care Home, Ouston On Front Street, Ouston. One of the Gainford group of Care Homes.
Lindisfare Care Home, Ouston
On Front Street, Ouston. One of the Gainford group of Care Homes.
Car park at Ouston At the southern end of the village, off Ouston Lane.
Car park at Ouston
At the southern end of the village, off Ouston Lane.
Floral display in colliery tub On small green at the southern  end of Ouston village.
Floral display in colliery tub
On small green at the southern end of Ouston village.
Tending to the flowers Floral display in a colliery tub, seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7593635">NZ2554 : Floral display in colliery tub</a>.
Tending to the flowers
Floral display in a colliery tub, seen in NZ2554 : Floral display in colliery tub.
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Broomy Banks Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ2454 (Lat: 54.888405, Lng: -1.6233539)

Unitary Authority: Gateshead

Police Authority: Northumbria

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