View of Burnhope village from Long Edge © Robert Graham

2024

NZ1947 : View of Burnhope village from Long Edge

taken 1 year ago, near to Burnhope, County Durham, England

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View of Burnhope village from Long Edge

View of the village from the south, showing how it's positioned along the ridge. It's a commanding position at 245m, 800feet, high. The village was founded in the 1840's when the first colliery opened and grew steadily through the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Geographical Context: Lowlands Village, Rural settlement Woodland, Forest Primary Subject: Village other tags: Former Mining Village Countryside View Plantation Click a tag, to view other nearby images.

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Grid Square: NZ1947, 48 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: Robert Graham (more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 5 November, 2024
Subject Location: OSGB36: NZ 1910 4775 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:49.4539N 1:42.2548W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NZ 19570 47278
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)

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NZ1947 : View of Burnhope village from Long Edge

taken 1 year ago, near to Burnhope, County Durham, England