Grade II listed · West Oxfordshire

Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers

Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers is a Grade II listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 29 June 1988. It is one of 2,950 Grade II entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 58% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1052998
Date first listed	29 June 1988
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.82835, -1.36790 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1052998

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Oxfordshire will require for your works on Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers, 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 Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers

Name	Grade	Distance
Hanborough Lodge and Hanborough Lodge Cottage	II	253 m
Hanborough Bridge and Flanking Walls	II	535 m
Folly Bridge	II	569 m
Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West of Blenheim Palace	II	585 m
The Old Farmhouse	II	754 m
Grotto by Lake to South West of Temple of Flora	II	771 m
Temple of Flora	II	909 m
Mill Farmhouse and Attached Millbuilding	II	914 m
New Bridge	I	980 m
Statutory Group in Centre of Rose Garden	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers listed?

Yes. Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1052998, first listed on 29 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Water Meadow Bridge and Flanking Walls with Gates and Gatepiers?

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.