Grade II listed · Warrington

Acton Grange Bridge (Over Bridgewater Canal)

Acton Grange Bridge (Over Bridgewater Canal) is a Grade II listed building in Warrington, first listed on 23 December 1983. It is one of 353 Grade II entries among 377 listed buildings in Warrington; 54% of Warrington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Acton Grange Bridge (Over Bridgewater Canal)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135981
Date first listed	23 December 1983
Local planning authority	Warrington
Location	53.35814, -2.62060 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135981

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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 Acton Grange Bridge (Over Bridgewater Canal)

Name	Grade	Distance
Thomasons Bridge Over Bridgewater Canal	II	365 m
Aqueduct Carrying the Bridgewater Canal Over Chester Road (Old Line)	II	596 m
Walton Bridge	II	914 m
140,142,144 and 146, Chester Road	II	983 m
138 and 138a, Chester Road	II	1.0 km
135, Chester Road	II	1.0 km
131 and 133, Chester Road	II	1.0 km
3 and 5, Walton Lea Road	II	1.0 km
Village Hall and 134 (attached dwelling) and railing to forecourt	II	1.0 km
Lychgate to Church of St John the Evangelist	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Acton Grange Bridge (Over Bridgewater Canal) listed?

Yes. Acton Grange Bridge (Over Bridgewater Canal) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135981, first listed on 23 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Acton Grange Bridge (Over Bridgewater Canal)?

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