Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Iron Bridge Over the River Dee

Iron Bridge Over the River Dee is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 4 June 1952. It is one of 86 Grade I entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 0% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Iron Bridge Over the River Dee
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1129943
Date first listed	4 June 1952
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.13477, -2.87094 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1129943

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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 Iron Bridge Over the River Dee

Name	Grade	Distance
Iron Bridge Lodge	II	54 m
Bridge Carrying Buerton Approach Over Aldford Brook	II	187 m
Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden	II	357 m
Bridge Carrying Buerton Approach Over Chester Road	II	377 m
Tea House at North End of Dutch Garden	II	443 m
Pair of Gates and Overthrow North of Tea House, Across Path to Broad Walk	II	454 m
Column East of Loggia at South End of Broad Walk	II	512 m
Loggia at South End of Broad Walk	II	514 m
Column West of Loggia at South End of Broad Walk	II	518 m
Large Urn East of Fish Pond	II	546 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Bridge Over the River Dee listed?

Yes. Iron Bridge Over the River Dee is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1129943, 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 Iron Bridge Over the River Dee?

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