Grade I listed · South Gloucestershire

Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing

Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing is a Grade I listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 29 May 1998. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 97% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1119760
Date first listed	29 May 1998
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.60916, -2.63823 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119760

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Passage House	II	1.4 km
Old Parsonage	II	1.5 km
Church Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Church Dedication Unknown	II*	1.8 km
Hill House	II	1.8 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
The Boar'S Head	II	2.0 km
Stable and Attached Barn About 10 Metres West of Esperanza	II	2.1 km
Cottage About 5 Metres North of Esperanza	II	2.1 km
Esperanza	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing listed?

Yes. Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1119760, first listed on 29 May 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct First Severn Crossing?

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