Grade II listed · Dacorum

Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East

Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East is a Grade II listed building in Dacorum, first listed on 29 May 1986. It is one of 839 Grade II entries among 911 listed buildings in Dacorum; 44% of Dacorum’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1067803
Date first listed	29 May 1986
Local planning authority	Dacorum
Location	51.82097, -0.68868 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067803

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dacorum will require for your works on Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East, 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 Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East

Name	Grade	Distance
Milepost on Towpath Near Wilstone at National Grid Reference Sp 9024 1435	II	238 m
The Half Moon Public House	II	275 m
Brookside	II	330 m
Wilstone War Memorial	II	394 m
Paddock Cottage	II	417 m
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 2 (Dixons Gap Bridge) and Lock Number 6 Adjoining on East	II	450 m
North Barn at Wilstone Great Farm	II	535 m
Granary at Wilstone Great Farm	II	536 m
8 and 9, Chapel End Lane	II	558 m
South Barns at Wilstone Great Farm	II	570 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East listed?

Yes. Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1067803, first listed on 29 May 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) and Lock Number 8 Adjoining on East?

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