Historic bridges · North East England
Pontburn Viaduct
In or near Burnopfield.
Pontburn 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
- East Tanfield · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pontburn Viaduct is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.9011°, -1.7747°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Pontburn Viaduct is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands, within an unparished area of County Durham. It serves as a notable example of Victorian engineering in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9011, -1.7747
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE39 1NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield — 5 km
Sources
- osm: w1104804544 (ODbL)
- commons: Hamsterley Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 2833943.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Hamsterley Mill
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Pontburn Linn Waterfall
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Handley Cross Bridge
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Lintz Green railway station
Country parks · 0.7 km
Lintz Green
Villages · 0.7 km
Hamsterley Hall
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Lintzford
Other places · 1.1 km
Little Pontburn Linn Waterfall
Waterfalls · 1.5 km
Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
High Wood
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near Pontburn Viaduct
Places to stay
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The Old Post Office
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontburn Viaduct?
- Pontburn Viaduct is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE39 1NJ), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- What is Pontburn Viaduct?
- Pontburn Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontburn Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE39 1NJ.
- Is Pontburn Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Pontburn Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontburn Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE39 1NJ.