Grade II* listed · Amber Valley

Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42)

Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42) is a Grade II* listed building in Amber Valley, first listed on 11 February 2014. It is one of 49 Grade II* entries among 778 listed buildings in Amber Valley; 98% of Amber Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1417625
Date first listed	11 February 2014
Local planning authority	Amber Valley
Location	53.05687, -1.48273 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1417625

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Amber Valley will require for your works on Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42), 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 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.

Listed buildings near Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42)

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge Number 43 Near Toad Moor Tunnel	II	205 m
Hillside Cottage	II	219 m
Half Penny Bridge Over the River Derwent	II	292 m
Road Bridge Over River Derwent	II	297 m
North and south portals of Toadmoor Tunnel (SPC 8 44 P1 and SPC8 44 P2)	II	326 m
Goods Shed at Ambergate Station to Rear of Midland Terrace	II	491 m
6, 7, 8 and 9 Midland Terrace	II	493 m
Railway Viaduct Over River Amber to North of Hurt Arms Hotel Sk 348 517	II	566 m
Canal Bridge South West of Crich Chase Farmhouse	II	780 m
Ripley Road Bridge (SPC8 45)	II	786 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42) listed?

Yes. Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1417625, first listed on 11 February 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Derwent Viaduct (SPC8 42)?

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