Historic bridges · North East England
Burnstones Viaduct
In or near Coanwood.
Burnstones Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Slaggyford · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnstones Viaduct is a historic bridge in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1852, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area CA8.
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Protected designations
- 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
Burnstones Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh. Established in 1852, it is situated in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Eden and Tributaries, as well as within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.8829, -2.5076
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
- Postcode
- CA8 7PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1852
- Nearest railway station
- Slaggyford — 2 km
Sources
- osm: w1108601514 (ODbL)
- commons: Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 424093.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnstones Viaduct?
- Burnstones Viaduct is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7PD), in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh.
- What is Burnstones Viaduct?
- Burnstones Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnstones Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7PD.
- When was Burnstones Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1852.
- Is Burnstones Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Burnstones Viaduct is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burnstones Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Burnstones Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnstones Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7PD.