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Pontburn Bridge

Free admission

Pontburn Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Steep embankment beside the stream - geograph.org.uk - 7156497

Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pontburn Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1067548). 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 NZ 15 NW STANLEY B 6310 1/13 Pontburn Bridge GV II Bridge. Early C19. Coursed squared sandstone bridge and coursed rubble approach walls with ashlar dressings. Segmental arch recessed under drip band; road-bed- level band, sloping up from centre to east, continues around flanking square pilasters which support round end piers of parapet. Parapet has chamfered ashlar coping; similar coping on short approach walls on north side of road. Partly in the parish of Consett. Listing NGR: NZ1464356205 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 438620 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pontburn Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance within the region.

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Coordinates
54.9004, -1.7732
Parish
County Durham, unparished area
Postcode
NE39 1NJ
Parliamentary constituency
Blaydon and Consett

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pontburn Bridge?
Pontburn Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE39 1NJ), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
Is Pontburn Bridge a listed building?
Pontburn Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Pontburn Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Pontburn Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Pontburn Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE39 1NJ. It sits within the Blaydon and Consett parliamentary constituency.