Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Barley Meadow Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 206)

Barley Meadow Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 206) is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 18 July 1986. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 79% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barley Meadow Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 206)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1228368
Date first listed	18 July 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.27445, -2.58674 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1228368

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Barley Meadow Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 206)

Name	Grade	Distance
Trent and Mersey Canal, Canal Milepost South East of Bridge Number 206 at Sj 61017538	II	70 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Aqueduct Number 205	II	591 m
Lychgate to St Michael'S Churchyard	II	733 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	759 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Willowgreen Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 208)	II	987 m
Easy Heath Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Pepper Street	II	1.3 km
Ivy House	II	1.3 km
Wall Hill Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Guidepost at the Junction of Cliff Road, Hill Top Road and Acton Lane	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barley Meadow Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 206) listed?

Yes. Barley Meadow Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 206) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1228368, first listed on 18 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barley Meadow Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 206)?

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