Grade II listed · Warrington

The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street)

The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street) is a Grade II listed building in Warrington, first listed on 21 June 1985. It is one of 353 Grade II entries among 377 listed buildings in Warrington; 86% of Warrington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1227405
Date first listed	21 June 1985
Local planning authority	Warrington
Location	53.38150, -2.48006 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1227405

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Warrington will require for your works on The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street), 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 The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street)

Name	Grade	Distance
The Bridgewater Canal Bridgewater Street Aqueduct	II	56 m
Trenace House	II	61 m
16, Bridgewater Street	II	86 m
Pigeon House Behind Dane Bank House	II	127 m
17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Mill Bank	II	140 m
5, 7, 9, 11 and 13, the Grove	II	166 m
Number 1 with Attached Screen Wall, Steps and Railings	II	166 m
12, Mill Bank	II	170 m
1a and 3, Lymm Bridge	II	170 m
Stocks at Lymm Cross	II	174 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street) listed?

Yes. The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1227405, first listed on 21 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Bridgewater Canal, Covered Canal Dock (North of Henry Street)?

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