Pontburn Viaduct (Hamsterley Mill)

Pontburn Viaduct, Hamsterley Mill © DCC 02/11/2007

Photograph of Pontburn Viaduct 2016

Photograph below Pontburn Viaduct 2016

Photograph of Pontburn Viaduct brickwork 2016

Photograph of side of Pontburn Viaduct 2016

Side view photograph of Pontburn Viaduct 2016

Photograph below Pontburn Viaduct arches 2016

Photograph of Pontburn Viaduct arches 2016

Photograph of side of Pontburn Viaduct arches 2016

Side view photograph of Pontburn Viaduct arches 2016

Photograph of Pontburn Viaduct and path 2016

Photograph of Pontburn Viaduct and trees 2016

Close up photograph of Pontburn Viaduct 2016

Close up photograph of side of Pontburn Viaduct

Close up photograph of Pontburn Viaduct arch 2016

This railway viaduct is built of sandstone and brick. It was constructed as part of the Derwent Valley line of the North Eastern Railway, The line opened in 1867. The viaduct has 10 arches. The railway line closed in 1962 and it now carries a footpath.

Reference number:

D36329

Historical period:

Victorian (1837 to 1901)
21st Century (2001 to 2100)

Legal status:

Listed Building
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1240298

Event(s):

Land of Oak and Iron Project Historic Environment Audit 2014; North of England Civic Trust

See also:

Source of Reference

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