Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Gilderdale Bridge

Gilderdale Bridge is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 14 May 1984. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 49% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gilderdale Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1104899
Date first listed	14 May 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.82954, -2.46520 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1104899

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Gilderdale Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Gilderdale Viaduct	II	278 m
Randalholme Hall and Adjoining Byre	II	601 m
Harbut Lodge	II	1.4 km
Milestone to South West of Newshield	II	1.4 km
The Gatehouse	II	1.6 km
Former bastle at Low Park	II	2.0 km
Garage and Garden Walls to Loaning Foot House	II	2.0 km
Loaning Foot House	II	2.0 km
Lowbyer Manor Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Lowbyer Manor Hotel	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilderdale Bridge listed?

Yes. Gilderdale Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1104899, first listed on 14 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gilderdale Bridge?

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