Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge Over Rookhope Burn
In or near Stanhope.
Bridge Over Rookhope Burn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over Rookhope Burn, the nearest railway station is Stanhope, which is 4.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over Rookhope Burn is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1231376). 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 STANHOPE EASTGATE NY 9538 37/182 Bridge over Rookhope Burn GV II Bridge. Early C19. Sandstone ashlar. Wide segmental arch, with voussoirs and roll-moulding, at east, and 2 small segmental land arches with voussoirs at west. Central south cutwater; band at road-bed level below chamfered parapet, with pedestrian refuge above cutwater. Square pier with pyramidal coping at south-west corner of parapet. Listing NGR: NY9524538740 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 406506 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over Rookhope Burn is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7436, -2.0754
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 2HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26524975 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Rookhope Burn?
- Bridge Over Rookhope Burn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2HS), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Bridge Over Rookhope Burn?
- Bridge Over Rookhope Burn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Rookhope Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2HS.
- Is Bridge Over Rookhope Burn a listed building?
- Bridge Over Rookhope Burn is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Rookhope Burn a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over Rookhope Burn is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over Rookhope Burn free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Rookhope Burn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Rookhope Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2HS.