Grade II listed · Dartford

Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 Junction

Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 Junction is a Grade II listed building in Dartford, first listed on 29 May 1998. It is one of 164 Grade II entries among 181 listed buildings in Dartford; 93% of Dartford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 Junction
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119762
Date first listed	29 May 1998
Local planning authority	Dartford
Location	51.43046, 0.29832 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119762

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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 Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 Junction

Name	Grade	Distance
Blue House	II	337 m
North End Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Betsham House	II	1.3 km
V Shaped Garden Wall to North of Joyce Hall	II	1.4 km
Joyce Hall	II	1.4 km
Lower Bean Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Barn to South East of Lower Bean Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul	I	1.4 km
Churchyard Wall, Gates and Gatepiers to North of Church of St Peter and St Paul, Fronting Swanscombe Street and Small Section to Manor Road	II	1.5 km
Range of Five Oasthouses and Two Outbuildings at Mates Farm	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 Junction listed?

Yes. Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 Junction is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119762, 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 Swanscombe Cutting Footbridge Crossing A2 East of A296 Junction?

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