Historic bridges · North East England
Sherburnhouse Bridge
In or near City of Durham.
Sherburnhouse Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sherburnhouse Bridge, the nearest railway station is Durham, located 3.8 km away. Entry is free.
About
Sherburnhouse Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1002341). 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 PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS: a single-span masonry bridge with chamfered ribs, of C14 date. DESCRIPTION: the bridge, which carries a track across the Sherburnhouse Burn, has a span of 15 feet and an overall width of 12 feet. It is constructed of yellow sandstone; the north face is of coursed stonework, and the south face is of random stonework. It has a deep-chamfered segmental arch, and four chamfered ribs to the soffit. There is no parapet except for a low kerb. It is considered that the buried abutments may retain evidence of the earlier medieval bridge on the same site. EXTENT OF SCHEDULING: This includes the full extent of the bridge as it is mapped on Ordnance Survey maps. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: DU 41 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sherburnhouse Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7686, -1.5258
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Shincliffe
- Postcode
- DH1 2SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647455 (CC0)
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Sherburn House
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Whitwell House
Mines & mining heritage · 0.5 km
Sherburn Colliery railway station
Mines & mining heritage · 1.2 km
Regatta Place Student Accomodation
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Sherburn War Memorial
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Cathedrals · 1.5 km
Old Durham
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Old Cinema Launderette
Cafés · 1.8 km
Shincliffe
Historic houses · 1.8 km
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Where to eat & stay near Sherburnhouse Bridge
Places to stay
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Durham Grange
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Old Cinema Launderette
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📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Amaani Restaurant
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📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Bistro Italiano
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sherburnhouse Bridge?
- Sherburnhouse Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 2SE), in the parish of Shincliffe.
- What is Sherburnhouse Bridge?
- Sherburnhouse Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sherburnhouse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 2SE.
- Is Sherburnhouse Bridge a listed building?
- Sherburnhouse Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Sherburnhouse Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Sherburnhouse Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sherburnhouse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 2SE.