Lily Hill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Lily Hill Plantation

Children's park / play area, Haswell Plough Credit: David Robinson

Lily Hill Plantation, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a picturesque wood and forest area that offers visitors a serene and tranquil experience. Spread across a sprawling landscape, the plantation is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and historical significance.

The plantation is home to a variety of trees, including towering oak and pine trees that provide ample shade and create a cozy atmosphere. The dense forest is teeming with wildlife, offering visitors the opportunity to spot deer, rabbits, and a wide range of bird species.

Lily Hill Plantation also boasts well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woods, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature and take in the stunning surroundings. These trails provide a perfect setting for hiking, jogging, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll.

In addition to its natural wonders, Lily Hill Plantation has a rich history. The estate dates back to the 19th century when it was established as a cotton plantation. Today, remnants of the plantation's past can still be seen, including the original plantation house and farm buildings.

Visitors to Lily Hill Plantation can explore the plantation house, which has been converted into a museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits related to the site's history. Guided tours are available, providing visitors with a glimpse into the lives of the plantation's former residents.

Overall, Lily Hill Plantation offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Lily Hill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.785546/-1.4433438 or Grid Reference NZ3543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Children's park / play area, Haswell Plough

David Robinson

Station Street, Haswell

David Robinson

Footpath at High Haswell Wind Farm

The start of a path which passes some of the turbines.

Des Blenkinsopp

Remains of a Signpost

A public footpath sign which appears to have had a hard life.

Des Blenkinsopp

Sheep and a turbine

Grazing sheep with one of the turbines at High Haswell Wind Farm in the background.

Des Blenkinsopp

Demolition of Bankhead Railway Station on 31st May 1964

The "Haswell Bridge" station was located near to Salters Road, at the north end of Haswell Village and was the terminus for the Hartlepool Dock Railway. The boys on the left of the picture are sitting on the parapet wall to the tunnel that was constructed under the Hartlepool railway, to allow the Sunderland & Durham Branch railway to connect with the Haswell Colliery line. There was a railway siding off the Haswell Colliery line (west of this tunnel) which led back up at right angles to Bankhead Station. A turntable was used at the Bankhead Station to turn locomotives and third-class passenger carriages around to make a connection between the Hartlepool and Sunderland Railways. Haswell Junction station (passenger terminus) on the Sunderland Railway was to the east of the Bankhead Station, where the 1st-class passengers had to disembark and be transported across to Bankhead for ongoing passage to Hartlepool (the tunnel under Salters Road was only large enough to allow the passage of third class and baggage carriages). The railway station which replaced the Bankhead station can be seen in the background just beyond the level crossing and signal box at Station Street. As a young boy I lived in Railway Cottages which can be seen on the extreme right of the image. Further details of the arrangement and configuration of the railway lines at Bankhead are described in Parliamentary Papers which investigate a derailment on the colliery line/ sidings points.

FredSoakell

Mumbai Restaurant at Haswell Plough

The Mumbai Restaurant at Haswell Plough was formerly the Plough Inn public house. The original Plough Inn was located about half a mile to the east of the Mumbai at Haswell Terrace (near to the junction of Mazine Terrace and Front Street). NZ3642 : Mumbai Restaurant at Haswell Plough

Philip Soakell

Mumbai Restaurant at Haswell Plough

Philip Soakell

B1283 Durham Lane heading east

Colin Pyle

B1283 near Prospect Hill in mist

Colin Pyle

B1283 at Haswell Plough village boundary

Colin Pyle

Farm on Lily Hill

David Brown

Grassed area, Littletown

Littletown is a small County Durham village; Wikipedia tells that it's in the parish of Pittington and is the site of the former Lambton Colliery. The grassed area of the image might well be thought of as the village green; it lies just north-west of the main part of the settlement.

Trevor Littlewood

Large houses on north side of B1283

The houses are on the periphery of the village, Haswell Plough. The road sign announcing arrival at the village is in a style typical in County Durham.

Trevor Littlewood

War memorial at Haswell

Haswell's war memorial is at the north-western angle of St Paul's Church.

Trevor Littlewood

Field edge with bounding hedge

The field with an emerging crop is on the north side of a minor road. Just out of view to the left of the image the nature of the field changes becoming uncultivated; there's no physical division, (wall, hedge or fence), between the two kinds of land use.

Trevor Littlewood

Access road for High Haswell Wind Farm

The image was recorded from a gate at the entrance to the field where one of a number of signs tells that the wind farm ahead is High Haswell Wind Farm. A website listing wind farms tells that there are just two turbines there. Link

The brick building is named on large scale OS maps as an electricity sub-station; no doubt it's part of the installation.