Bassett's Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Durham

England

Bassett's Pond

Angel Of The North, Gateshead With Me for Scale :) I am 6ft 3. I had to sprint up the hill as only had 10 seconds.

The steel sculpture is 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with wings measuring 54 metres (177 ft) across. Sculpted by Antony Gormley and was installed on 15 February 1998

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_North" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_North">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> — Angel Of The North, Gateshead Credit: Brian Deegan

Bassett's Pond, located in Durham, is a beautiful freshwater body encompassing an area of approximately 10 acres. It is often referred to as a pond due to its relatively small size, but it possesses characteristics that resemble both a lake and a pond. Bassett's Pond is known for its serene atmosphere and picturesque surroundings, attracting visitors from near and far.

Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, Bassett's Pond offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts. The water in the pond is crystal clear and is home to an abundant variety of aquatic plants and animals. The pond's ecosystem supports a diverse range of life, including fish, turtles, frogs, and waterfowl. It also serves as a haven for birdwatchers, as numerous species of birds can be observed in and around the pond.

The water in Bassett's Pond is predominantly fed by rainwater and natural springs, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. The pond's depth varies, with some areas being relatively shallow and others reaching depths of up to 20 feet. This diversity in depth creates different habitats for aquatic life, enhancing the biodiversity of the pond.

Visitors to Bassett's Pond can enjoy various recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. The calm waters are perfect for paddling around in a kayak or canoe, providing a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Bassett's Pond is a hidden gem in Durham, offering a tranquil oasis where visitors can connect with nature and immerse themselves in the beauty of a freshwater environment.

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Bassett's Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.906263/-1.564827 or Grid Reference NZ2856. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Angel Of The North, Gateshead

With Me for Scale :) I am 6ft 3. I had to sprint up the hill as only had 10 seconds. The steel sculpture is 20 metres (66 ft) tall, with wings measuring 54 metres (177 ft) across. Sculpted by Antony Gormley and was installed on 15 February 1998 Link

Brian Deegan

The Angel of the North, Gateshead

Nekisa Gholami-Babaahmady

Pond and fields near Sheddon's Hill

Looking northward from The Mill House Car Park. The pond would seem to be a recent addition to the landscape. Whilst shown on current OS mapping it is not on my earlier Explorer map. The other possible giveaway are the tops of the fence posts - once a field boundary?

Peter Wood

Birtley Statue

The view of the Statue of Lt Colonel Edward Moseley Perkins off Fell Bank, Birtley.

Gordon Griffiths

Kateregina View

The view of Fell Bank in Birtley, Gateshead.

Gordon Griffiths

St John The Evangelist

The view of the Church on Birtley Lane, Birtley.

Gordon Griffiths

Parsons Road

The view up the Washington Road.

Gordon Griffiths

The Angel of the North

A contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, it is believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel in the world. Despite considerable opposition during its design and construction phases, it is now widely recognised as an iconic example of public art and as a symbol of Gateshead. It can withstand wind speeds over 100 mph.

Eirian Evans

Prayers and wishes

Just south of the Angel of the North, people have left tributes and mementos of lost loved ones hanging on the trees and bushes.

Eirian Evans

Up close to the Angel of the North

Missing half its wingspan of 175 ft when so close

Eirian Evans

Information Board - Angel of the North

An information board relating the birth of the concept, its construction and various facts.

Eirian Evans

Angel of the North

Eirian Evans

Angel of the North

In silhouette

Kevin Waterhouse

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on the roadside wall of the Mill House Inn. The recorded details give a height of 121.1838 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

Betty Pit electricity substation on east side of A167

Luke Shaw

Parapet of bridge taking A167 over track of dismantled railway

The track is now a footpath. Ordnance Survey records indicate that a benchmark was levelled at 88.115m above Newlyn Datum on the near end of a parapet of a bridge here

Roger Templeman

Benchmark on wall bounding grounds of Eighton Lodge

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 80.751m above Newlyn Datum verified 1962

Roger Templeman

Wall bounding grounds of Eighton Lodge on NE side of Durham Road

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark NZ2657 : Benchmark on wall bounding grounds of Eighton Lodge on the wall on the far side of the entrance wall piers

Roger Templeman

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Bassett's Pond is located at Grid Ref: NZ2856 (Lat: 54.906263, Lng: -1.564827)

Unitary Authority: Gateshead

Police Authority: Northumbria