Grade I listed · Rugby

Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South

Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South is a Grade I listed building in Rugby, first listed on 6 October 1960. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 510 listed buildings in Rugby; 8% of Rugby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1233485
Date first listed	6 October 1960
Local planning authority	Rugby
Location	52.41457, -1.40817 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1233485

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rugby will require for your works on Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South

Name	Grade	Distance
Tennis Court at Combe Abbey	II*	41 m
Combe Abbey, 2 Cottages and Outbuilding Approximately 30 Metres from North Frony	II	49 m
Combe Abbey, Garden Wall Extending from 40 Metres North West of Front to Garden Steps	II	78 m
Combe Abbey, Stableblock Approximately 40 Metres North East of Abbey	II	95 m
Garden Wall to South and West of Stableblock, Combe Abbey	II	100 m
Kitchen Garden and Associated Bothies and Gardeners Cottage 130 Metres North East of Combe Abbey	II	223 m
Combe Abbey, East Gatepier Approximately a Quarter of a Mile South	II	715 m
Combe Abbey, West Gatepier Approximately a Quarter of a Mile South	II	716 m
Boat House on South Side of the Pool, Combe Abbey	II	1.1 km
West Lodge	II*	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South listed?

Yes. Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1233485, first listed on 6 October 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South?

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