Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Roadbridge Over Potts Beck at Water Houses

Roadbridge Over Potts Beck at Water Houses is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 12 April 1984. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 47% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roadbridge Over Potts Beck at Water Houses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1144935
Date first listed	12 April 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.49264, -2.44497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1144935

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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 Roadbridge Over Potts Beck at Water Houses

Name	Grade	Distance
Farmhouse at Whygill Head (Known As Low Whygill) and Adj Barn	II	861 m
Farmhouse at Whygill Head (Known As High Whygill) and Adjacent Barn	II	1.1 km
Town End Farm	II	1.8 km
Fell View Farmhouse and Adjoining Buildings	II	1.9 km
Barn to South East of Fell View Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Mains Farm, Barn	II	1.9 km
Church of St Andrew	I	2.1 km
Stables to North of Old Rectory with Gate Piers and Wall to Entrance	II	2.1 km
The Old Rectory	II*	2.1 km
Barn to North East of Old Rectory	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Roadbridge Over Potts Beck at Water Houses listed?

Yes. Roadbridge Over Potts Beck at Water Houses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1144935, first listed on 12 April 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roadbridge Over Potts Beck at Water Houses?

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