Grade II* listed · Cotswold

Sapperton Canal Tunnel (South Entrance) on Former Thames and Severn Canal

Sapperton Canal Tunnel (South Entrance) on Former Thames and Severn Canal is a Grade II* listed building in Cotswold, first listed on 4 June 1952. It is one of 221 Grade II* entries among 4,999 listed buildings in Cotswold; 11% of Cotswold’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sapperton Canal Tunnel (South Entrance) on Former Thames and Severn Canal
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1089301
Date first listed	4 June 1952
Local planning authority	Cotswold
Location	51.70414, -2.05038 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1089301

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Sapperton Canal Tunnel (South Entrance) on Former Thames and Severn Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Thames and Severn Canal Walls Between Tarlton Bridge and Sapperton Canal Tunnel, South Entrance	II	145 m
Tarlton Bridge	II	367 m
Barn to North West of Church Farmhouse	II	703 m
Church Farmhouse	II	731 m
Church of St Matthew	II*	757 m
The Old Rectory	II	820 m
Barn at Hullasey Farm	II	954 m
Barn to North of Farmyard at Manor Farm	II	1.1 km
Barn to West of Farmyard at Manor Farm	II	1.1 km
62 and 64 Tarlton	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sapperton Canal Tunnel (South Entrance) on Former Thames and Severn Canal listed?

Yes. Sapperton Canal Tunnel (South Entrance) on Former Thames and Severn Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1089301, first listed on 4 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sapperton Canal Tunnel (South Entrance) on Former Thames and Severn Canal?

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