Grade I listed · Herefordshire, County of

Wye Bridge

Wye Bridge is a Grade I listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 10 June 1952. It is one of 125 Grade I entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 2% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wye Bridge
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1196768
Date first listed	10 June 1952
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.05255, -2.71875 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196768

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Wye Bridge, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Wye Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Wye Bridge House Wye Villa	II	42 m
2, St Martins Street	II	54 m
Wye Terrace	II	58 m
25-29, BRIDGE STREET (See details for further address information)	II	69 m
Old Sack Warehouse	II	71 m
17, Bridge Street	II	86 m
Barn 15 Metres to South of Gwynne House	II	87 m
Gwynne House	II	88 m
Black Lion Inn	II*	93 m
16, Bridge Street	II	94 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wye Bridge listed?

Yes. Wye Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1196768, first listed on 10 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wye Bridge?

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