Durham Viaduct
On the list as Railway Viaduct and Drinking Fountain Attached
About Durham Viaduct
Durham Viaduct, listed as Railway Viaduct and Drinking Fountain Attached, is one of 24 Grade II* listed buildings in Durham and about 22,127 in England. It was among the first 26 buildings in Durham to be listed, on 19 February 1970, and its entry was last amended on 10 March 1988. It stands in the Durham City conservation area, designated in 1968. Within 400 metres are 1 more Grade I building and 34 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1322851↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 2 listed buildings in about 5 minutes
Durham · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Durham ViaductStart here
- 2
Miners HallGrade II* · 0.1 mi on
3 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* walls, gates and bridges near Durham
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Durham Viaduct
Is Durham Viaduct listed?
Yes. Railway Viaduct and Drinking Fountain Attached is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1322851), first listed on 19 February 1970.
Can you visit Durham Viaduct?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
Is Durham Viaduct in a conservation area?
Yes, the Durham City conservation area, designated in 1968.
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