Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Franks Bridge

Franks Bridge is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 6 February 1968. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 14% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Franks Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1145010
Date first listed	6 February 1968
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.47341, -2.34652 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145010

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Franks Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Eden Lodge	II	40 m
Former Grammar School	II	107 m
Mitre House	II	110 m
Shop to North East Corner	II	114 m
Shop to North of Mitre House	II	115 m
Forecourt Gate and Railings to Mitre House	II	116 m
Church Hall	II	118 m
King'S Arms Hotel	II	128 m
Kirkby Stephen War Memorial	II	129 m
23 and 25, Market Square	II	131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Franks Bridge listed?

Yes. Franks Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145010, first listed on 6 February 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Franks Bridge?

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.