Grade II listed · Northumberland

British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln

British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 1 September 1988. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 89% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1041800
Date first listed	1 September 1988
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.40233, -1.63995 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1041800

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln

Name	Grade	Distance
Tithe Barns	II	195 m
Lesbury Bridge Over River Aln	I	668 m
Remains of Aqueduct on West Bank of River Aln 100 Metres Above Lesbury Bridge	II	673 m
Roadside Wall to South of Lesbury Bridge	II	679 m
Lesbury House	II	712 m
Pant to West of Box Cottage	II	721 m
Village Hall	II	826 m
Front Wall to Village Hall	II	828 m
Herdman Vault to North of Church of St Mary	II	852 m
Church of St Mary	II*	874 m

Frequently asked questions

Is British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln listed?

Yes. British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1041800, first listed on 1 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to British Rail East Coast Main Line Viaduct Over River Aln?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Northumberland, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.