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Alexandrina Flat

Downs, Moorland in Durham

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Alexandrina Flat

Station Road in Leamside Leamside is a small settlement in County Durham close to Durham city. The road sign in blue and yellow is in colours and a style typically found in the county.
Station Road in Leamside Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Alexandrina Flat, located in Durham, England, is a picturesque area known for its serene and idyllic landscape. Situated in the Downs and Moorland region, this flat expanse of land offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush, green grass and dotted with small clusters of trees, Alexandrina Flat is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The flat terrain makes it an ideal spot for leisurely walks and picnics, allowing visitors to soak in the tranquility of the area. The gentle slopes and open fields create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for those seeking a break from the bustling city life.

Wildlife thrives in this area, with various species of birds, small mammals, and insects calling Alexandrina Flat their home. The diversity of flora and fauna adds to the charm and natural beauty of the region, providing ample opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers to capture stunning moments.

The flat also holds historical significance, with remnants of old settlements and ancient structures scattered across the landscape. These remnants serve as a testament to the rich history and heritage of the area, attracting history enthusiasts and researchers to explore and delve into the past.

Overall, Alexandrina Flat in Durham is a serene and captivating location, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, witness diverse wildlife, and uncover the secrets of the past.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.813565/-1.4880217 or Grid Reference NZ3346. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Station Road in Leamside Leamside is a small settlement in County Durham close to Durham city. The road sign in blue and yellow is in colours and a style typically found in the county.
Station Road in Leamside
Leamside is a small settlement in County Durham close to Durham city. The road sign in blue and yellow is in colours and a style typically found in the county.
Low Pittington The smaller of the two Pittington villages (High Pittington being the other). The village was served by a station on the early Durham - Sunderland railway.
Low Pittington
The smaller of the two Pittington villages (High Pittington being the other). The village was served by a station on the early Durham - Sunderland railway.
Joe's Pond, Rainton Part of the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. A view in summer with lots of pondside vegetation.
Joe's Pond, Rainton
Part of the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. A view in summer with lots of pondside vegetation.
A690 at night, East Rainton Viewed from the car park of the Highfield Hotel.
A690 at night, East Rainton
Viewed from the car park of the Highfield Hotel.
Earthen field near to High Moorsley Perhaps there are tinges of green on the brown earth, the suggestion of an emerging crop. The 'golf ball' on a low tower is something of a weather station where there's also a small reservoir.
Earthen field near to High Moorsley
Perhaps there are tinges of green on the brown earth, the suggestion of an emerging crop. The 'golf ball' on a low tower is something of a weather station where there's also a small reservoir.
Roughly grassed slope The slope descends from the minor road passing through High Moorsley.
Roughly grassed slope
The slope descends from the minor road passing through High Moorsley.
Corner of ploughed field The northern corner of the field where increasingly short passages of the plough have been made.
Corner of ploughed field
The northern corner of the field where increasingly short passages of the plough have been made.
Walking party heading for High Moorsley High Moorsley is a small settlement south-west of Hetton-le-Hole. Close to it there's a local high point, with a trig point.
Walking party heading for High Moorsley
High Moorsley is a small settlement south-west of Hetton-le-Hole. Close to it there's a local high point, with a trig point.
Hedge separating two fields Two fields with emerging crops and a hedge between them; there's also a path running alongside the hedge. East Rainton must be the village just showing at the horizon.
Hedge separating two fields
Two fields with emerging crops and a hedge between them; there's also a path running alongside the hedge. East Rainton must be the village just showing at the horizon.
View from Nicholson's Hill The hill is the former slag heap of Nicholson's Pit. Now grassed over and landscaped, it forms part of Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.
View from Nicholson's Hill
The hill is the former slag heap of Nicholson's Pit. Now grassed over and landscaped, it forms part of Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.
Looking down Mark's Lane View down this country lane running north from West Rainton village. Pictured in mid winter.
Looking down Mark's Lane
View down this country lane running north from West Rainton village. Pictured in mid winter.
View along Mark's Lane This little lane runs from near Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve up a steady incline to West Rainton village.
View along Mark's Lane
This little lane runs from near Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve up a steady incline to West Rainton village.
View of West Rainton church A view from the top section of Mark's Lane with theprominent spire of St Mary's Church in West Rainton in the distance.
View of West Rainton church
A view from the top section of Mark's Lane with theprominent spire of St Mary's Church in West Rainton in the distance.
Spire of St Mary's Church The village church of West Rainton has a tall spire making it a distinctive local landmark. Viewed here from Mark's Lane. The church was built in 1864 and the spire was added in 1877.
Spire of St Mary's Church
The village church of West Rainton has a tall spire making it a distinctive local landmark. Viewed here from Mark's Lane. The church was built in 1864 and the spire was added in 1877.
Village centre, West Rainton The village main street, with North Street on the left. These are mainly modern houses, but there are some older ones, such as the stone built one on the right hand end. Although it was a 19th century mining village, West Rainton has an older history.
Village centre, West Rainton
The village main street, with North Street on the left. These are mainly modern houses, but there are some older ones, such as the stone built one on the right hand end. Although it was a 19th century mining village, West Rainton has an older history.
Field gate near Mark's Lane A field entrance beside the path leading from Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve to Mark's Lane, which leads to West Rainton village.
Field gate near Mark's Lane
A field entrance beside the path leading from Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve to Mark's Lane, which leads to West Rainton village.
The main pond at Rainton Meadows Looking across the pond on the nature reserve in mid winter. Various waterfowl to be seen including Gadwall and Coots, and a large number of gulls on the island. In the background can be seen Ryehill Farm at West Rainton.
The main pond at Rainton Meadows
Looking across the pond on the nature reserve in mid winter. Various waterfowl to be seen including Gadwall and Coots, and a large number of gulls on the island. In the background can be seen Ryehill Farm at West Rainton.
Birds on the pond at Rainton This is the main pond at Rainton Meadows Nature reserve. A good selection of Gulls here, with Blackheaded and Herring Gulls and what seems to be a single Lesser Black Backed Gull in the centre. Rather unusual in winter; they are mainly summer visitors. Widgeon on the water behind.
Birds on the pond at Rainton
This is the main pond at Rainton Meadows Nature reserve. A good selection of Gulls here, with Blackheaded and Herring Gulls and what seems to be a single Lesser Black Backed Gull in the centre. Rather unusual in winter; they are mainly summer visitors. Widgeon on the water behind.
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Alexandrina Flat is located at Grid Ref: NZ3346 (Lat: 54.813565, Lng: -1.4880217)

Unitary Authority: Sunderland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.813565,-1.4880217
Alexandrina Pit
Historic: mine
Resource: coal
Website: http://www.dmm.org.uk/colliery/a014.htm
Lat/Long: 54.8111351/-1.483326
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