Grade II listed · Trafford

Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct and Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct

Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct and Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct is a Grade II listed building in Trafford, first listed on 12 July 1985. It is one of 246 Grade II entries among 262 listed buildings in Trafford; 26% of Trafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct and Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1067941
Date first listed	12 July 1985
Local planning authority	Trafford
Location	53.38332, -2.40957 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067941

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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 Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct and Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct

Name	Grade	Distance
Brick Kiln Lane Bridge	II	187 m
Temple to West of Dunham Hall	II	311 m
Agden View	II	375 m
Bollington Mill	II	381 m
Stables to West of Barn Cottages	II	487 m
Barn Cottages	II	511 m
Orchard View	II	576 m
Carriage House Immediately to South of Kitchen Courtyard	I	598 m
2 Piers and Lakeside Wall (Including the Entire Length Which Has a Moulded Coping)	II	611 m
Manor Farmhouse with Forecourt Railings and Gates	II	623 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct and Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct listed?

Yes. Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct and Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1067941, first listed on 12 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct and Adjoining Bridge 1/4 Mile South of Woodhouse Lane Aqueduct?

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