Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Wrightington Bridge

Wrightington Bridge is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 22 July 1976. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 56% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wrightington Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073012
Date first listed	22 July 1976
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.59191, -2.70654 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073012

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Wrightington Bridge, 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 Wrightington Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Former barn and riding school to the NE of Wrightington Hall	II	204 m
Terrace Retaining Wall to South and East of Wrightington Hall	II	269 m
Church of St Joseph and Attached Presbytery	II	393 m
Spring Bank	II	1.3 km
Skull House	II	1.3 km
South Tunley Hall Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Pair of Gatepiers Approximately 8 Metres South of South Tunley Farmhouse and Attached Walls Enclosing Garden	II	1.4 km
South Tunley Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Draper'S Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Tunley Presbyterian Church and Sunday School	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrightington Bridge listed?

Yes. Wrightington Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073012, first listed on 22 July 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wrightington Bridge?

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