Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Railway Viaduct Between Dean Street and Pilgrim Street

Railway Viaduct Between Dean Street and Pilgrim Street is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 41% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRailway Viaduct Between Dean Street and Pilgrim Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1355251
Date first listed30 March 1987
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.97003, -1.60870 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1355251

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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 Viaduct Between Dean Street and Pilgrim Street

NameGradeDistance
10, Dean StreetII50 m
12 and 14, Dean StreetII51 m
16 and 18, Dean StreetII53 m
20, Dean StreetII56 m
Railway ArchII76 m
Milburn HouseII79 m
Akenside HouseII82 m
Walls, gates and railings west of 43, SideII85 m
Crown Posada Public HouseII85 m
35, SideII87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Viaduct Between Dean Street and Pilgrim Street listed?
Yes. Railway Viaduct Between Dean Street and Pilgrim Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1355251, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Railway Viaduct Between Dean Street and Pilgrim Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.