Grade II listed · Sandwell

Towpath Bridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 400 Metres East of Dudley Port) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, Tividale

Towpath Bridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 400 Metres East of Dudley Port) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, Tividale is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 29 September 1987. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 36% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTowpath Bridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 400 Metres East of Dudley Port) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, Tividale
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1215059
Date first listed29 September 1987
Local planning authoritySandwell
Location52.52215, -2.04327 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1215059

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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 Towpath Bridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 400 Metres East of Dudley Port) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, Tividale

NameGradeDistance
Towpath Bridge Over New Main Line at Junction with Netherton Tunnel Branch Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level Dudley PortII26 m
Tividale Aqueduct (Approximately 140 Metres East of Groveland Road) Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton LevelII725 m
North Portal, Netherton Tunnel (Approximately 130 Metres North East of Dudley Road West) Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch, TividaleII868 m
Church of St MartinII913 m
Church of St PeterII981 m
District Public LibraryII1.0 km
Towpath Bridge Over Gower Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 370 Metres North West of Union Road) Birmingham Canal Gower BranchII1.1 km
Second Lock from Bottom, Ryder'S Green Locks Immediately Adjoining Great Bridge Street Walsall CanalII1.2 km
Third Lock from Bottom, Ryder'S Green Locks (Approximately 300 Metres South East of Bridge Street) Walsall CanalII1.2 km
Fourth Lock from Bottom, Ryder'S Green Locks (Approximately 300 Metres South East of Bridge Street) Walsall CanalII1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Towpath Bridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 400 Metres East of Dudley Port) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, Tividale listed?
Yes. Towpath Bridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 400 Metres East of Dudley Port) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, Tividale is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1215059, first listed on 29 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Towpath Bridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Junction with New Main Line (Approximately 400 Metres East of Dudley Port) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level, Tividale?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sandwell, 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.