Burdon, Great

Settlement in Durham

England

Burdon, Great

Access land beside old railway route An area of uncultivated land on the east side of the A66 as it bypasses Darlington on the town&#039;s east side.
The image was recorded from beside a roundabout on the A66 where the &#039;stub&#039; of a branching road starts off in the direction of the view. It&#039;s likely that there is, or was, the intention to put in a new road in that direction. The land is owned or at least managed by The Woodland Trust who presumably see it as land to be conserved in its present state - an interesting conflict if that is so.
The embankment to the left is part of an old railway route - the original line of the Stockton to Darlington Railway. — Access land beside old railway route Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Burdon is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of Sunderland and 6 miles east of Durham city center. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and green fields creating a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Burdon is known for its historic buildings, including Burdon Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 18th century. The village also has a local pub, The Greyhound Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

The community in Burdon is close-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of pride in their village. There are various community events and activities held throughout the year, bringing residents together to celebrate their shared heritage.

Overall, Burdon is a charming and quaint village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its beautiful surroundings and strong sense of community make it a desirable place to live or visit for those looking for a taste of rural English life.

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Burdon, Great Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.543603/-1.511087 or Grid Reference NZ3116. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Access land beside old railway route

An area of uncultivated land on the east side of the A66 as it bypasses Darlington on the town's east side. The image was recorded from beside a roundabout on the A66 where the 'stub' of a branching road starts off in the direction of the view. It's likely that there is, or was, the intention to put in a new road in that direction. The land is owned or at least managed by The Woodland Trust who presumably see it as land to be conserved in its present state - an interesting conflict if that is so. The embankment to the left is part of an old railway route - the original line of the Stockton to Darlington Railway.

Trevor Littlewood

Houses in Great Burdon

Great Burdon is a small village within the unitary authority of Darlington, located at the north-eastern corner of that town. The houses face on to a green on the north side of Stockton Road.

Trevor Littlewood

Riffle in the River Skerne

The River Skerne, here seen flowing towards central Darlington, passing through meadows in Haughton Le Skerne, has been the subject of much environmental improvement, especially downstream, where it used to be heavily polluted. The water here is relatively clean for an industrial area, and wild flowers populate the banks as it traverses the suburbs.

Andy Waddington

Pipe over the River Skerne

john durkin

River Skerne at Barmpton

john durkin

Old Milestone by the A1150 in Great Burdon

Carved stone post by the A1150, in parish of GREAT BURDON (DARLINGTON District), The Green, 15m West of No. 2, on grass verge beside newer post NZ3116 : Old Milepost by the A1150 in Great Burdon, on North side of road. Durham county stone erected by the Stockton & Barnard Castle turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- : (Darlington / 2) : : (Stockton / 9) : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1299444 Link

Milestone Society National ID: DU_DAST02A.

Mike Rayner

Old Milepost by the A1150 in Great Burdon

Cast iron post by the A1150, in parish of GREAT BURDON (DARLINGTON District), The Green, 15m W of No. 2, on grass verge, on North side of road. In front of older stone. Durham County iron casting, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Inscription reads:- : STOCKTON / 9 : : DARLINGTON / 2 : : DURHAM COUNTY : Listed. Milestone Society National ID: DU_DAST02.

Mike Rayner

Springfield Park on Salters Lane

Ian S

Haughton Road, Darlington

Mark Anderson

Darlington Eastern transport Corridor near Lingfield Point

Mark Anderson

Darlington Eastern Transport Corridor approaching the A66

Mark Anderson

Signs on Green Lane

Two public bridleway signs and a no fly tipping sign on Green Lane

Dylan Chester

Brampton Lane meeting Whinbush Way

Dylan Chester

McMullan Road, Darlington.

Taken on the 11th September 2006 from the site of the proposed roundabout for the Darlington Eastern Corridor Road Scheme (B6279). The MSD Crane Hire depot can be seen on the left of the image.

Philip Soakell

Route of former Stockton& Darlington Railway Line, Darlington.

The route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway viewed on the 11th September 2006, where it approaches McMullan Road Darlington. The B6279 Darlington Eastern Corridor was later constructed on the same route as the former railway.

Philip Soakell

McMullan Road, Darlington.

Car dealerships located on McMullan Road on the 11th September 2006.

Philip Soakell

Old Milepost by A1150, The Green, 15m West of No. 2

The Milepost is located on grass verge on the North of the road. Parish of Great Burdon (Darlington District). Cast iron post, Durham county iron casting design, erected by the County Council in the 19/20th Century. Inscription reads:- STOCKTON / 9 : : DARLINGTON / 2 : : DURHAM COUNTY Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1299444 Link

Milestone Society National ID: DU_DAST02

Hilary Jones