Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent

Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 22 November 1983. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 45% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1145744
Date first listed	22 November 1983
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.29500, -2.75196 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145744

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent, 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 Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent

Name	Grade	Distance
Lancaster Kendal Canal, Crowpark Bridge over Lancaster/Kendal Canal	II	210 m
Lancaster Kendal canal, Natland Hall Bridge over Lancaster/Kendal canal	II	549 m
Hawes Farmhouse	II	700 m
Cowhouse, Stables Used As Henhouse and Stable with Hayloft to West of Natland Hall	II	793 m
Natland Hall and Attached Outbuildings	II	834 m
Larkrigg Hall Bridge over Lancaster/Kendal Canal	II	884 m
Natland War Memorial	II	939 m
Church of St Mark	II*	953 m
The Abbey	II	1000 m
High House Farmhouse	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent listed?

Yes. Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145744, first listed on 22 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hawes Bridge Over the River Kent?

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.