Grade II listed · West Oxfordshire

Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace

Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace is a Grade II listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 27 July 1988. It is one of 2,950 Grade II entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 65% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1052884
Date first listed	27 July 1988
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.83356, -1.36670 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1052884

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace, 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 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 Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
Grotto by Lake to South West of Temple of Flora	II	191 m
Temple of Flora	II	338 m
Statutory Group in Centre of Rose Garden	II	458 m
Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers	II	585 m
New Bridge	I	667 m
Temple of Diana	II*	706 m
High Lodge and Attached Walls	II*	775 m
Water Terrace Gardens, West Terrace	II	827 m
Hanborough Lodge and Hanborough Lodge Cottage	II	829 m
Statue of Dying Gaul Approximately 5 Metres South of East Terrace of Water Terrace Gardens	II	847 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace listed?

Yes. Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1052884, first listed on 27 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace?

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