Grade II listed · Cumberland

Railway Bridge Across the Poltross Burn North of Milecastle 48 Hadrians Wall

Railway Bridge Across the Poltross Burn North of Milecastle 48 Hadrians Wall is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 27 July 1987. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 85% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railway Bridge Across the Poltross Burn North of Milecastle 48 Hadrians Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1045226
Date first listed	27 July 1987
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.98944, -2.57292 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1045226

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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 Railway Bridge Across the Poltross Burn North of Milecastle 48 Hadrians Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Roman Wall, West of Former Vicarage	I	169 m
1-4, Hall Terrace	II	226 m
Dinmont House	II	250 m
Orchard House	II	627 m
Throp and Adjoining Outbuildings	II	911 m
Willowford and Adjoining Farm Buildings	II	992 m
The Hill	II	1.2 km
Spa Villa	II	1.4 km
Birdoswald Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Old Vicarage, East of Upper Denton Church	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Bridge Across the Poltross Burn North of Milecastle 48 Hadrians Wall listed?

Yes. Railway Bridge Across the Poltross Burn North of Milecastle 48 Hadrians Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1045226, first listed on 27 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railway Bridge Across the Poltross Burn North of Milecastle 48 Hadrians Wall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.