Grade II listed · Cherwell

Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal

Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 19 November 1992. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 97% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1211261
Date first listed	19 November 1992
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	51.84733, -1.29730 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1211261

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal, 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 Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Ruins of Manor House	II	295 m
Churchyard Walls, Surrounding Church of St Giles	II	297 m
Church of St Giles	II*	311 m
Graveboard Approximately 10 Metres South West of South Door of St Giles	II	323 m
Bridge at Shipton Weir Lock, Oxford Canal	II	342 m
West Gatepier Approximately 15 Metres North of Manor Farmhouse	II	450 m
East Gatepier Approximately 15 Metres North of Manor Farmhouse	II	453 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	469 m
Kitchen Garden Walls Approximately 20 Metres North North East of the Manor	II	497 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 28 Metres North North East of North Porch of Church of Holy Cross	II	514 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal listed?

Yes. Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1211261, first listed on 19 November 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shipton Lift Bridge (219) Sp 4850 1675, Oxford Canal?

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