Grade I listed · Northumberland

Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England)

Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England) is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 11 February 1988. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 80% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1042214
Date first listed	11 February 1988
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.75262, -2.10647 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1042214

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England)

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall and Gateway Attached to East of Horncliffe House	II	703 m
Horncliffe House	II*	711 m
Lodge to Horncliffe House	II	762 m
Gatepiers, Wall and Railings by the Lodge to Horncliffe House	II	775 m
Wall and Railings South of Horncliffe House	II	845 m
Horncliffe War Memorial	II	1.2 km
The Hollies	II	1.4 km
Horncliffe Mains Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
West Ord	II*	2.1 km
Milepost by East Lodge to Longridge Tower	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England) listed?

Yes. Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1042214, first listed on 11 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Union Suspension Bridge (That Part in England)?

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.