Bog Wood

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Bog Wood

A maiden century at The Riverside Late on the second day of a County Championship match, Nottinghamshire&#039;s young all-rounder Lyndon James turned a ball to leg for a single to reach his first First Class century. With opener Ben Slater, who went on to score 225 not out (his first double century), James shared a partnership of 220 for the fourth wicket, enabling the visitors to declare with a large first-innings lead the following afternoon and bowl out Durham cheaply to win by an innings with a day to spare.

Durham (230 and 117) lost to Notts (488 for 9 declared) by an innings and 141 runs. — A maiden century at The Riverside Credit: John Sutton

Bog Wood, located in Durham, England, is a remarkable forest area that is renowned for its unique geological features and diverse flora and fauna. Spanning over a vast expanse of approximately 500 hectares, Bog Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its exceptional ecological importance.

The forest is characterized by its wetland habitat, which is dominated by peat bogs and marshes. These wetland areas are particularly notable as they are home to a wide range of plant species that have adapted to the waterlogged conditions. Visitors to Bog Wood can witness a plethora of vibrant wildflowers such as marsh orchids, bog cotton, and sundew, as well as various types of mosses and ferns.

The forest also boasts an impressive array of wildlife. Bird enthusiasts can spot species like the rare nightjar, woodcock, and several species of warblers, while mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers roam the woodland. Bog Wood is also home to a variety of amphibians and reptiles, including frogs, toads, newts, and adders.

For those interested in geology, Bog Wood offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The forest is situated on the Durham Coalfield, which was formed during the Carboniferous Period around 300 million years ago. Fossilized tree stumps, known as "coal balls," can still be found in the area, providing evidence of the ancient forests that once covered the land.

Bog Wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a serene and beautiful environment to explore and discover the wonders of wetland ecosystems. With its rich biodiversity and geological significance, this forest stands as a testament to the natural heritage of Durham.

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Bog Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.834362/-1.57477 or Grid Reference NZ2748. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A maiden century at The Riverside

Late on the second day of a County Championship match, Nottinghamshire's young all-rounder Lyndon James turned a ball to leg for a single to reach his first First Class century. With opener Ben Slater, who went on to score 225 not out (his first double century), James shared a partnership of 220 for the fourth wicket, enabling the visitors to declare with a large first-innings lead the following afternoon and bowl out Durham cheaply to win by an innings with a day to spare. Durham (230 and 117) lost to Notts (488 for 9 declared) by an innings and 141 runs.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: across Riverside Leisure Complex

A foreshortened telephoto view across the running track and football pitch from the Riverside Cricket Ground, with the farm at Lumley Riding on the skyline high above the River Wear.

John Sutton

Brick feature at Waldridge Millennium Green

Waldridge Millennium Green is a park in the southern part of the County Durham town of Chester-le-Street; it takes its name from the nearby village at Waldridge and the area of lowland heath, Waldridge Fell. The foreground brick feature has hundreds of bricks, partly arranged concentrically, most of which have designs by children on their exposed faces.

Trevor Littlewood

Benchmark on #29 Waldridge Road

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 55.385m above Newlyn Datum verified in 1962

Roger Templeman

Houses on south side of Waldridge Road

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark NZ2650 : Benchmark on #29 Waldridge Road on the corner of the nearest house, left of a black downpipe

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on wall pier at entrance to cemetery on south side of Ropery Lane

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 18.376m above Newlyn Datum verified 1962

Roger Templeman

Entrance to cemetery on south side of Ropery Road

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark NZ2750 : Benchmark on wall pier at entrance to cemetery on south side of Ropery Lane on the wall pier near the right hand edge of the image

Roger Templeman

View along Waldridge Road with bus stop on NW side

Luke Shaw

Bridge ECM5 219 taking East Coast Main Line over West Lane

Ordnance Survey documents indicate that a rivet benchmark levelled at 32.803m above Newlyn Datum was verified in 1962 on the bridge wall, at its far end, on the right hand side of the road

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on wall fronting Evangel Church west side of Durham Road

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 25.305m above Newlyn Datum verified 1964

Roger Templeman

Evangel Church on west side of Durham Road

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark NZ2750 : Benchmark on wall fronting Evangel Church west side of Durham Road on the coping stone midway between the two brick wall piers left of the salt bin

Roger Templeman