Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Road Bridge Over the Railway

Road Bridge Over the Railway is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 24 September 1984. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 78% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Road Bridge Over the Railway
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1136338
Date first listed	24 September 1984
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38740, -2.41213 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1136338

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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 Road Bridge Over the Railway

Name	Grade	Distance
Twerton Wood Tunnel West Portal (MLN110915)	II*	399 m
New Bridge Or Newton Bridge	II*	420 m
Twerton Wood Tunnel East Portal (MLN110903)	II*	630 m
Garden Pavilion 20m South-East of Beaulieu Lodge	II	683 m
Beaulieu Lodge	II	692 m
130 Kelston Road, Bath	II	743 m
Newbridge House	II	769 m
Twerton Tunnel: West Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood)	II*	838 m
Milestone Outside No 2 Fairfield	II	870 m
Twerton Tunnel: East Entrance (Adjoining Carr'S Wood)	II*	876 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Road Bridge Over the Railway listed?

Yes. Road Bridge Over the Railway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1136338, first listed on 24 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Road Bridge Over the Railway?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.