Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Belchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 Oxford Canal

Belchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 Oxford Canal is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 23 November 1992. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 96% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBelchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 Oxford Canal
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1226361
Date first listed23 November 1992
Local planning authorityWest Northamptonshire
Location51.99305, -1.28015 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1226361

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Belchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 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 Belchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 Oxford Canal

NameGradeDistance
Wall Flanking East Side of Bridge Number 190 at Aynho WharfII714 m
Bridge Number 190 at Aynho WharfII737 m
Anyho Weir Bridge Number 188, at Sp 494337 Oxford CanalII795 m
College FarmII1.7 km
Friars WellII1.7 km
Rose CottageII1.7 km
Stocks Oppsite Number 30 and 32II1.7 km
32, Round TownII1.7 km
30, Round TownII1.7 km
Buckingham CottageII1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Belchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 Oxford Canal listed?
Yes. Belchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 Oxford Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1226361, first listed on 23 November 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Belchers Lift Bridge Number 189, at Sp 495 329 Oxford Canal?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Northamptonshire, 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.