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South Wood

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

South Wood

Cocken Road passing Cocken Lodge The road is passing Cocken Lodge which is the home of a 9-hole golf course and driving range near to Durham city.
Cocken Road passing Cocken Lodge Credit: Trevor Littlewood

South Wood is a small village located in the county of Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated in the heart of the Durham Dales, it is surrounded by a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, dense forests, and meandering rivers. The village is part of the larger district of Wood, which encompasses several other nearby settlements.

South Wood is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area is home to an array of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and various species of birds, making it a haven for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The village is also known for its ancient woodland, with many trees dating back hundreds of years.

Despite its rural setting, South Wood benefits from good transport links, with easy access to nearby towns and the city of Durham. The village itself has a close-knit community, with a range of amenities including a primary school, a community center, and a local pub. South Wood also has a number of walking and cycling trails, allowing residents and visitors to explore the surrounding countryside.

South Wood has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman era. The village still retains some historic buildings, including a medieval church and a few traditional stone cottages. Overall, South Wood offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and a strong sense of community.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.823484/-1.5610011 or Grid Reference NZ2847. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cocken Road passing Cocken Lodge The road is passing Cocken Lodge which is the home of a 9-hole golf course and driving range near to Durham city.
Cocken Road passing Cocken Lodge
The road is passing Cocken Lodge which is the home of a 9-hole golf course and driving range near to Durham city.
Heading north past Cockpen Lodge South of Cockpen White House Farm in the parish of West Rainton.
Heading north past Cockpen Lodge
South of Cockpen White House Farm in the parish of West Rainton.
Minor road entering Brasside Brasside is a small village on the outskirts of Durham city; it has the doubtful privilege of being the location of both a remand centre and a prison. The blue and yellow road sign naming the village is in a style common in County Durham.
Minor road entering Brasside
Brasside is a small village on the outskirts of Durham city; it has the doubtful privilege of being the location of both a remand centre and a prison. The blue and yellow road sign naming the village is in a style common in County Durham.
Mill Lane passing under the East Coast Main Line
Mill Lane passing under the East Coast Main Line
Chester Low Road nears ECML bridge
Chester Low Road nears ECML bridge
Finchale Avenue and ECML train passing over
Finchale Avenue and ECML train passing over
Site of Plawsworth station, ECML 2002 View southward, towards Ferryhill, Darlington and the South on the ex-NER Darlington - Newcastle section of the ECML, electrified 1987. Plawsworth station was closed to passengers 7/4/52, to goods 30/9/63.
Site of Plawsworth station, ECML 2002
View southward, towards Ferryhill, Darlington and the South on the ex-NER Darlington - Newcastle section of the ECML, electrified 1987. Plawsworth station was closed to passengers 7/4/52, to goods 30/9/63.
River Wear
River Wear
Plawsworth Hall
Plawsworth Hall
Finchale Priory and camp site entrance
Finchale Priory and camp site entrance
Pillar of Finchale Priory abbey church This is the SW-corner pillar of the abbey church's cross.
Pillar of Finchale Priory abbey church
This is the SW-corner pillar of the abbey church's cross.
Field with bushes and trees beyond The field lies to the east of Cocken Lane, south of the village of Great Lumley.
Field with bushes and trees beyond
The field lies to the east of Cocken Lane, south of the village of Great Lumley.
Gravestones at Christ Church The Christ Church in question is in the village of Great Lumley where there's a large graveyard. At the time the image was recorded there were notices declaring the graveyard to be closed as gravestones were to be tested for stability; it was ignored. (Note: The photographer has seen notices declaring graveyards to be closed on safety grounds elsewhere in County Durham; in one particularly the 'closure signs' must have been in place for well over a year!)
Gravestones at Christ Church
The Christ Church in question is in the village of Great Lumley where there's a large graveyard. At the time the image was recorded there were notices declaring the graveyard to be closed as gravestones were to be tested for stability; it was ignored. (Note: The photographer has seen notices declaring graveyards to be closed on safety grounds elsewhere in County Durham; in one particularly the 'closure signs' must have been in place for well over a year!)
River Weir at Cocken Wood The River Wear flows generally eastward from its source in the Northern Pennines to its mouth at Sunderland. It is 60 miles long. Major settlements on the river are Durham and Sunderland. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wear" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Wear">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>
River Weir at Cocken Wood
The River Wear flows generally eastward from its source in the Northern Pennines to its mouth at Sunderland. It is 60 miles long. Major settlements on the river are Durham and Sunderland. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Finchale Priory and the River Wear Finchale Abbey was a 13th-century Benedictine priory. The remains are next to the River Wear, four miles from Durham. It is a Grade I listed building.
Finchale Priory and the River Wear
Finchale Abbey was a 13th-century Benedictine priory. The remains are next to the River Wear, four miles from Durham. It is a Grade I listed building.
Field edge with emerging crop A field on the west side of the minor road heading north from the Newton Hall area of Durham. There's a railway embankment at the far end of the field.
Field edge with emerging crop
A field on the west side of the minor road heading north from the Newton Hall area of Durham. There's a railway embankment at the far end of the field.
Cocken Road near Low Cocken Farm Cocken Road, heading west and sweeping in an arc to the south, as seen from beside Low Cocken Farm.
Cocken Road near Low Cocken Farm
Cocken Road, heading west and sweeping in an arc to the south, as seen from beside Low Cocken Farm.
Waterlogged field entrance beside Mill Lane A saturated piece of ground just inside the field; the pool in the foreground has a thin film of ice.
Waterlogged field entrance beside Mill Lane
A saturated piece of ground just inside the field; the pool in the foreground has a thin film of ice.
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South Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ2847 (Lat: 54.823484, Lng: -1.5610011)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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///chew.folks.greyhound. Near West Rainton, Co. Durham

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Low Cocken Farm
Addr City: Chester-le-Street
Addr Postcode: DH3 4EN
Place: farm
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Source Postcode: CodePoint Open
Lat/Long: 54.8191595/-1.5631217
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.8194624/-1.562714
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.8192421/-1.5607372
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.8276257/-1.5635777
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Southill Livery Centre
Leisure: horse_riding
Sport: equestrian
Website: http://liverycentre.co.uk/index.html
Lat/Long: 54.8192831/-1.5630305
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Harbour House Pit
Historic: mine
Resource: coal
Website: http://www.dmm.org.uk/colliery/h030.htm
Lat/Long: 54.8244258/-1.5571189
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