Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn
In or near Alston.
Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn, the nearest railway station is Alston, located 8.6 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1042930). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details NY 84 NW LANDS COMMON TO THE CARRSHIELD PARISHES OF ALLENDALE AND WEST ALLEN 21/160 Bridge over River West Allen on track to Smallburn GV II Bridge, early Cl9. Squared rubble. Elliptical arch with arch ring, no parapets. Upstream (south) face in poor condition at time of survey. Listed for group value with remains of lead mines nearby. Listing NGR: NY8034246773 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 240279 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allendale Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River West Allen is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of West Allen. It is situated on the track to Smallburn and is notable for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8154, -2.3074
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- West Allen
- Postcode
- NE47 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26294829 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn?
- Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 8AF), in the parish of West Allen.
- What is Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn?
- Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 8AF.
- Is Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn a listed building?
- Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River West Allen On Track To Smallburn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 8AF. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.