Grade II* listed · Cumberland

Riddings Junction Viaduct

Riddings Junction Viaduct is a Grade II* listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 31 October 1996. It is one of 149 Grade II* entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 95% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRiddings Junction Viaduct
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1268307
Date first listed31 October 1996
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location55.07122, -2.92436 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1268307

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on Riddings Junction Viaduct, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riddings Junction Viaduct listed?
Yes. Riddings Junction Viaduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1268307, first listed on 31 October 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Riddings Junction Viaduct?
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.