Grade II listed · Sandwell

Bottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level

Bottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 28% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1077129
Date first listed30 March 1987
Local planning authoritySandwell
Location52.49974, -1.96208 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1077129

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on Bottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level, 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 Bottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level

NameGradeDistance
Middle Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks (Approximately 140 Metres West of Bridge Street) Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton LevelII134 m
Footbridge at Junction with Birmingham Canal, Smethwick Junction (Approximately 190 Metres East of Bridge Street) Birmingham Level Wolverhampton LevelII228 m
Footbridge at Junction with Wolverhampton Level (Approximately 230 Metres East of Bridge Street) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII274 m
Top Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks, with Attached Footbridge (Approximately 270 Metres West, South West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton LevelII282 m
Engine Arm Aqueduct, Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton LevelII*359 m
Retaining Wall to Former Corporation YardII398 m
Towpath Bridge at Soho Foundry (Approximately 160 Metres East of Rabone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII753 m
Smethwick New Pumping House Approximately 50 Metres North West of Brasshouse Lane Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII764 m
Smethwick Technical SchoolII771 m
Soho Foundry Former Boulton and Watt Foundry Pattern Stores and Erecting ShopsII*777 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level listed?
Yes. Bottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1077129, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bottom Lock of Three, Smethwick Locks Immediately West of Bridge Street Birmingham Canal Woverhampton Level?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sandwell, 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.