Archaeological sites · North East England
Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway
In or near West Auckland.
Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway — abandoned railway line from Shildon to Etherley in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland West · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.1 km away. Postcode area DL14.
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Place summary
The Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway are located in the Scottish Lowlands, within an unparished area of County Durham (postcode DL14). This archaeological site is designated as a scheduled monument, recognising its historical significance in the development of railway transport in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6416, -1.7223
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL14 0HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland West — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647269 (CC0)
- commons: Former track bed. South of the Engine Pond 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway?
- Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 0HR), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
- What is Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway?
- Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway — abandoned railway line from Shildon to Etherley in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 0HR.
- Is Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway a listed building?
- Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway free to visit?
- Yes, Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 0HR.