Bigges Main

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Bigges Main

Richardson Dees Primary School Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Bigges Main is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, in the northeast region of England. Situated near the town of Ashington, it is part of the Northumberland coalfield area, historically known for its mining activities. The village is nestled within a picturesque rural landscape, characterized by rolling hills, fields, and scattered woodlands.

Dating back to the late 19th century, Bigges Main was established as a mining settlement to accommodate the workers of the nearby coal mines. At its peak, the village was home to a thriving community of miners and their families, who relied on the coal industry for their livelihoods. However, with the decline of the coal mining industry in the latter half of the 20th century, the village experienced significant changes.

Today, Bigges Main has undergone a transformation and adapted to the post-industrial era. The village now offers a tranquil and peaceful environment, attracting residents seeking a rural lifestyle. The old miners' cottages and terraced houses have been refurbished, preserving the historical character of the village. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

While Bigges Main may be a small village, it benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. Ashington and Morpeth offer a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with easy access to major roads and public transportation, making it an attractive location for commuters.

Overall, Bigges Main is a charming village with a rich industrial heritage, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle and scenic surroundings.

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Bigges Main Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.997674/-1.548223 or Grid Reference NZ2967. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Richardson Dees Primary School

Roger Cornfoot

Parade of shops on High Street East

Roger Cornfoot

Coronation Club, Wallsend

Roger Cornfoot

'Booze Master', Wallsend

Roger Cornfoot

Segedunum Museum

Roger Cornfoot

Hadrian's Cycleway Arch

This arch is on National Cycle Network route 72

Clive Nicholson

Coast Way Shopping Centre

On Battle Hill Drive.

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Battle Hill Drive

Near the Coast Way Shopping Centre.

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Carville railway station (site), Tyne & Wear

Opened in 1891 by the North Eastern Railway on the Riverside branch (which was a loop line following the north bank of the River Tyne between Byker and Percy Main), this station closed in 1973 and was demolished. View south west towards Walker, Byker and Newcastle. The camera position is on the former track-bed between two parallel platforms, with the main building being on the right-hand platform. A petrol station occupied part of the site when this image was taken. For more information, see Link

Nigel Thompson

Church Bank, Wallsend

Carrying the A193. St Peter's Church to the right.

Oliver Dixon

Station Road, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Station Road, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Holly Avenue, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Wallsend Bus Station, Newcastle

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The Tyne and Hadrian's Wall Path, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, Newcastle

Segedunum was a Roman fort built at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall (now in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear). It lay on the north bank of the River Tyne and was garrisoned c122AD-c400AD. The fort is 138mx120m, an area of 17 hectares. It had four double gates with only the south gate opening within the Wall. The Hadrian's Wall joined to the west wall and then, from the south-east corner of the fort, a 2m wide wall ran down to the river. For most of its history about 600 soldiers garrisoned the fort and there is evidence of a civilian vicus by the fort. Today, the surviving foundations of many buildings and part of the Wall can be visited at the site. There is also a museum, a full-scale reconstruction of a bath house, a section of Wall and a 35 metre high viewing tower. It is a World Heritage Site. More details can be found at Link

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