Green Head

Settlement in Durham

England

Green Head

Weardale around Eastgate
Weardale around Eastgate Credit: Mike Quinn

Green Head is a small residential neighborhood located in the city of Durham, North Carolina. Situated in the southeastern part of the city, it is bordered by several other residential communities, including Fox Run and Woodcroft. The neighborhood is conveniently positioned near major transportation routes, such as the I-40 interstate and the Durham Freeway, providing easy access to the rest of the city and neighboring areas.

Green Head is characterized by its peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere. The neighborhood is known for its well-maintained streets and sidewalks, making it ideal for walking, jogging, or cycling. It features a variety of housing options, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, catering to a diverse range of residents.

Residents of Green Head enjoy a range of amenities and services within close proximity. There are several parks and green spaces nearby, including Lynn Road Park and Herndon Park, offering recreational opportunities such as playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas. Additionally, the Southpoint Mall, located just a short drive away, provides residents with a wide array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

The neighborhood is also served by highly regarded public and private schools, making it an attractive place for families with children. Green Head benefits from a strong sense of community, with various community organizations and events that foster engagement and connectivity among residents.

Overall, Green Head offers a quiet and convenient suburban lifestyle with a range of amenities for residents to enjoy, making it an appealing place to call home in Durham.

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Green Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.751553/-2.0362613 or Grid Reference NY9739. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Weardale around Eastgate
Weardale around Eastgate
Bewdley Plain and Black Hill
Bewdley Plain and Black Hill
Stanhope Tree A preserved Sigillaria tree from the mid Carboniferous coal swamps. Instead of joining its coal friends it rotted away but was covered in sand which left a cast. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://arthuride.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/sigillaria-tree1.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://arthuride.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/sigillaria-tree1.jpg">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>

Preserved at a sand quarry it was brought here and erected in front of the church. The bark and root impressions are very good.
Stanhope Tree
A preserved Sigillaria tree from the mid Carboniferous coal swamps. Instead of joining its coal friends it rotted away but was covered in sand which left a cast. LinkExternal link Preserved at a sand quarry it was brought here and erected in front of the church. The bark and root impressions are very good.
St Thomas the Apostle Church, Stanhope The Church is an ancient structure, standing on the north side of the town. It is mainly of the Norman period, with its oldest portion being the lower stages of the tower. It consists of nave, aisles, chancel, south porch, and western tower. The chantry chapel at the east end of the south aisle, and dedicated to St. Mary, was probably added about 1225. (Carol Bleasdale)
St Thomas the Apostle Church, Stanhope
The Church is an ancient structure, standing on the north side of the town. It is mainly of the Norman period, with its oldest portion being the lower stages of the tower. It consists of nave, aisles, chancel, south porch, and western tower. The chantry chapel at the east end of the south aisle, and dedicated to St. Mary, was probably added about 1225. (Carol Bleasdale)
Stanhope Tree A preserved Sigillaria tree from the mid Carboniferous coal swamps. Instead of joining its coal friends it rotted away but was covered in sand which left a cast. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://arthuride.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/sigillaria-tree1.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://arthuride.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/sigillaria-tree1.jpg">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>

Preserved at a sand quarry it was brought here and erected in front of the church. The bark and root impressions are very good.
Stanhope Tree
A preserved Sigillaria tree from the mid Carboniferous coal swamps. Instead of joining its coal friends it rotted away but was covered in sand which left a cast. LinkExternal link Preserved at a sand quarry it was brought here and erected in front of the church. The bark and root impressions are very good.
Pastures and dry stone walls next to A689
Pastures and dry stone walls next to A689
White House Farm, on the A689
White House Farm, on the A689
Field west of Howl John The field with grazing sheep is in Weardale between the villages of Eastgate and Stanhope; it lies immediately west of the curiously named farm at Howl John. Other fields and clumps of trees lie beyond to the south before a slope rises to grassy moorland.
Field west of Howl John
The field with grazing sheep is in Weardale between the villages of Eastgate and Stanhope; it lies immediately west of the curiously named farm at Howl John. Other fields and clumps of trees lie beyond to the south before a slope rises to grassy moorland.
East Bewdley
East Bewdley
Old railway goods van near Greenhead Farm The location of this old railway goods van is shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2559305">NY9739 : The valley of Allerton Burn near Greenhead Farm</a>.
Old railway goods van near Greenhead Farm
The location of this old railway goods van is shown in NY9739 : The valley of Allerton Burn near Greenhead Farm.
The valley of Allerton Burn near Greenhead Farm Shows the location of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2559299">NY9739 : Old railway goods van near Greenhead Farm</a>.
The valley of Allerton Burn near Greenhead Farm
Weardale near Greenfoot
Weardale near Greenfoot
The Church of St. Thomas, Stanhope Viewed from Church Lane.
The Church of St. Thomas, Stanhope
Viewed from Church Lane.
Ashes Quarry The quarry was a mile long and was worked for over 70 years. The North Pennines AONB has produced a leaflet about the quarry that includes a 2 mile walk around the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.northpennines.org.uk/getmedia.cfm?mediaid=13093" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.northpennines.org.uk/getmedia.cfm?mediaid=13093">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>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2559354">NY9939 : Ashes Quarry (2)</a>.
Ashes Quarry
The quarry was a mile long and was worked for over 70 years. The North Pennines AONB has produced a leaflet about the quarry that includes a 2 mile walk around the area LinkExternal link. See also NY9939 : Ashes Quarry (2).
Weardale around Allerton bridge west of Stanhope Looking south across the valley towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1226084">NY9838 : Newlandside Quarry</a> photographed by Peter McDermott.
Weardale around Allerton bridge west of Stanhope
Looking south across the valley towards NY9838 : Newlandside Quarry photographed by Peter McDermott.
Trackbed of the former mineral railway between Ashes Quarry and Crawleyside See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2559354">NY9939 : Ashes Quarry (2)</a>.
Trackbed of the former mineral railway between Ashes Quarry and Crawleyside
Wooden sleepers in the trackbed of the former mineral railway between Ashes Quarry and Crawleyside See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2562753">NY9939 : Trackbed of the former mineral railway between Ashes Quarry and Crawleyside</a>.
Wooden sleepers in the trackbed of the former mineral railway between Ashes Quarry and Crawleyside
Stanhope Bridge Stanhope Bridge is a grade II* listed building: 'Medieval and early C19 with C20 restoration' as the website British Listed Buildings tells - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-407548-stanhope-bridge-over-river-wear-stanhope" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-407548-stanhope-bridge-over-river-wear-stanhope">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> . The bridge provides a crossing of the River Wear just west of the town of Stanhope.
Stanhope Bridge
Stanhope Bridge is a grade II* listed building: 'Medieval and early C19 with C20 restoration' as the website British Listed Buildings tells - LinkExternal link . The bridge provides a crossing of the River Wear just west of the town of Stanhope.
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Green Head is located at Grid Ref: NY9739 (Lat: 54.751553, Lng: -2.0362613)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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