Grade II listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Bridge Over Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton Tower

Bridge Over Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton Tower is a Grade II listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 27 September 1984. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 47% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridge Over Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1241831
Date first listed	27 September 1984
Local planning authority	Blackburn with Darwen
Location	53.63442, -2.40986 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1241831

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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 Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Turton Tower	I	188 m
Archway in wall circa 30 metres east of Turton Tower	II	204 m
Summerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower	II*	216 m
Gatepiers Circa 80 Metres South of Turton Tower	II	262 m
Bridge Over Railway Circa 150 Metres South West of Turton Tower	II	280 m
The Old Barn	II	290 m
Chapel House Farmhouse	II	452 m
75, High Street	II	478 m
Chetham Arms	II	483 m
87 and 89, High Street	II	498 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge Over Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton Tower listed?

Yes. Bridge Over Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1241831, first listed on 27 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridge Over Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton Tower?

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