Blue House Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Blue House Plantation

Hawthorn Dene Bare trees and a carpet of wild garlic on the northern edge of Hawthorn Dene in spring. — Hawthorn Dene Credit: David Robinson

Blue House Plantation in Durham is a historic property located in the heart of the woodlands and forests of North Carolina. The plantation dates back to the early 1800s and has been meticulously preserved to showcase its original architecture and charm. The main feature of the plantation is the iconic blue house, which gives the property its name.

Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, Blue House Plantation offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere for visitors to explore and enjoy. The property also includes a variety of outbuildings, such as a barn and a smokehouse, which provide a glimpse into the daily life of the plantation's past inhabitants.

Visitors to Blue House Plantation can take guided tours of the property, learning about its history and significance in the Durham area. The plantation also hosts special events and educational programs throughout the year, allowing guests to experience the beauty and tranquility of this historic property.

Overall, Blue House Plantation is a must-visit destination for history buffs, nature lovers, and anyone looking to experience the rich heritage of North Carolina's woodlands and forests.

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Blue House Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.805222/-1.3173709 or Grid Reference NZ4345. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hawthorn Dene

Bare trees and a carpet of wild garlic on the northern edge of Hawthorn Dene in spring.

David Robinson

Hawthorn Burn

The burn seen deep in Hawthorn Dene.

David Robinson

Hawthorn Dene Viaduct

The viaduct carries the Durham Coast railway across Hawthorn Dene. Built in 1905 the viaduct is grade II listed. The railway was once very busy with freight traffic, allowing connection to Tyne Dock, Sunderland docks, Seaham harbour, Hartlepool docks, the Durham coalfield's coastal collieries, and Billingham with the associated petrochemical industries on the North side of the Tees. The line still sees a smattering of freight traffic but is primarily the passenger route linking Newcastle to Middlesbrough via Sunderland, Hartlepool and Stockton, with an hourly service.

David Robinson

Hawthorn Burn exiting Hawthorn Dene

Several denes run west - east into the North Sea along the Durham coast. They were formed by meltwaters cutting channels through the limestone ridge that runs down the Durham coast.

David Robinson

Beach Art, Hawthorn Hive

David Robinson

Blast Beach

The name of the beach reflects the use of the location for early furnaces using the local coal, limestone and iron ore. This was overtaken by the growth of the coal industry and the iron & steel industry migrated and grew into the large works associated with the Derwent valley (Consett) and Teesside, both areas with iron ore deposits. The industrial units seen on the headland at the top of the image are on the site of Dawdon colliery, which until the early 1990s tipped its spoil straight onto the beach to be taken on the tide. The Durham coastline has been significantly cleaned up since the end of deep mining, though the demarcation between clean beach and a remaining layer of waste can be seen at the high tide line running down the long axis of the beach.

David Robinson

Easington Miners' Picnic

Mick Garratt

The Pit Cage Monument, Easington Colliery

Standing on the Durham Heritage Coast in the Spring sunshine the monument is a memorial to the colliery which closed in 1993. See Andrew Curtis's photo for more information NZ4344 : Pit Cage Monument, Easington Colliery

Graham Hogg

Easington Colliery Timeline

The path to the Pit Cage Monument NZ4344 : The Pit Cage Monument, Easington Colliery is lined with bronze plaques which record significant events in the history of Easington Colliery which opened in 1899 and closed in 1953.

Graham Hogg

Byron Street, Easington Colliery

Two houses displaying individual taste but to the detriment of the street scene

Graham Hogg

Cliff Top View at Fox Holes

Part of the Durham Coast National Nature Reserve.

Des Blenkinsopp

Byron (or Ascot?) Street

The map calls it Byron Street. Other contributors call it Byron Street. But there is definitely a street name sign on the end house calling it Ascot Street. Why would that be? It's a very distinctive terrace anyway.

Des Blenkinsopp

Easington Local Nature Reserve

A landscaped area formerly occupied by a coal mine. One of the mine shafts is in a fenced enclosure beyond the small black notice near the centre of the picture. The panel tells you about the transformation.

Des Blenkinsopp

Signpost to the Coast Path

One of the places where the coast path can be accessed from a parking area. The path is a short walk over a landscaped open space which was previously the site of a coal mine.

Des Blenkinsopp