Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge

Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 30 January 1985. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 59% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130608
Date first listed	30 January 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.16902, -2.80523 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130608

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
The Waverton Men'S Institute and Attached Caretaker'S House	II	383 m
The Old Post Office Cottage	II	445 m
Church House Farmhouse	II	455 m
School and Schoolmaster'S House	II	475 m
Church of St Peter	II*	499 m
Walls, Gatepiers and Gates to the Churchyard of St Peter	II	512 m
Sundial in the Churchyard of St Peter	II	515 m
Waverton War Memorial	II	537 m
Canal Bridge No 117, Salmons Bridge	II	544 m
Church Cottages Grayrigg	II	577 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge listed?

Yes. Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130608, first listed on 30 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Canal Bridge No 118, Davies'S Bridge?

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.