Bunker Hill

Settlement in Durham

England

Bunker Hill

Little used southern entrance to Biddick Hall Biddick Hall is on the Lambton Estate and is the home of the Lambton family. This entrance leads to an avenue of trees in front of the house suggesting it was a more important and regularly used gateway in past times. — Little used southern entrance to Biddick Hall Credit: David Robinson

Bunker Hill is a historic neighborhood located in Durham, North Carolina. Situated just north of downtown Durham, it is known for its rich history, diverse community, and vibrant atmosphere. The neighborhood is named after the famous Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place during the American Revolutionary War.

Bunker Hill is characterized by its charming architecture, with many historic homes and buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The neighborhood features a mix of architectural styles, including Victorian, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival, giving it a unique and picturesque aesthetic.

The community in Bunker Hill is diverse and tight-knit. Residents include families, professionals, and artists, contributing to a vibrant and lively atmosphere. The neighborhood is known for its active community engagement, with regular events and gatherings that foster a strong sense of camaraderie among residents.

Bunker Hill offers a range of amenities to its residents. The neighborhood is home to several parks, including the popular Bunker Hill Park, which provides ample green space for outdoor activities and recreation. Additionally, the neighborhood is within close proximity to downtown Durham, offering residents easy access to a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Overall, Bunker Hill is a charming and historic neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina, that offers its residents a sense of community, diverse architecture, and a convenient location near downtown.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.863686/-1.484273 or Grid Reference NZ3352. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Little used southern entrance to Biddick Hall

Biddick Hall is on the Lambton Estate and is the home of the Lambton family. This entrance leads to an avenue of trees in front of the house suggesting it was a more important and regularly used gateway in past times.

David Robinson

Disused railway trackbed at Bournmoor

The former Leamside route was the original main line from Darlington - Newcastle before being relegated to a secondary route when the main line took the new route via Durham and Team Valley in 1872. By the 1980s the route was little used except when work on the main line required diversions, finally closing in 1991. Though the track is lifted the line retains a ‘mothballed’ status so has not been severed or built on, and is frequently proposed for reopening either as a heavy rail route or part of the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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Southern entrance to Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery.

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The cavalry are coming!

Riding school on Lambton Lane, making for Elba Park.

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The cavalry are coming!

Riding school on Lambton Lane, making for Elba Park.

Oliver Dixon

Wooden waggonway monument

This monument records the discovery nearby of a network of old wooden waggonways constructed to serve the coalmine formerly located here. The waggonways in question may date back as far as 1790 and represent the most complete and extensive remains known in the country.

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Wooden waggonway monument

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Northern entrance to Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery.

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Riding school outing in Elba Park

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Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery. Looking towards an extensive new housing estate to the north.

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A corner of Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery. Looking towards a housing estate to the south-east.

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A corner of Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery. A board walk runs along the edge of the reedbed and stream on the northern edge of the park. A modern housing estate beyond.

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Reedbed and pond in Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery. A modern housing estate extends beyond the park.

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Colliery monument in Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery. This monument recalls the harsh conditions of underground mining for coal. A similar monument can be seen at Fishburn - see NZ3632 : At the coal face.

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