Grade II listed · Preston

Bridge Over Branch of Former Longridge Railway

Bridge Over Branch of Former Longridge Railway is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 20 December 1991. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 74% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBridge Over Branch of Former Longridge Railway
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1219054
Date first listed20 December 1991
Local planning authorityPreston
Location53.76634, -2.69584 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1219054

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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 Bridge Over Branch of Former Longridge Railway

NameGradeDistance
Portal to East End of Tunnel on Former Longridge Railway LineII88 m
Deepdale Hall (Formerly West Wing of Preston Royal Infirmary)II193 m
Deepdale Hall (Formerly Main Block of Preston Royal Infirmary)II210 m
22-27, St Ignatius SquareII225 m
Thorn Emi WorksII244 m
28,29, St Ignatius SquareII246 m
St Ignatius SchoolII253 m
30,31, St Ignatius SquareII256 m
32,33,34, St Ignatius SquareII269 m
16-21, St Ignatius SquareII273 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge Over Branch of Former Longridge Railway listed?
Yes. Bridge Over Branch of Former Longridge Railway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1219054, first listed on 20 December 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bridge Over Branch of Former Longridge Railway?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Preston, 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.