Grade II listed · Darlington

Bridge Over River Skerne

Bridge Over River Skerne is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 4 July 1990. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 92% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBridge Over River Skerne
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1242992
Date first listed4 July 1990
Local planning authorityDarlington
Location54.53000, -1.55043 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1242992

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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 River Skerne

NameGradeDistance
Northgate United Reformed ChurchII127 m
Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed ChurchII142 m
Central School AnnexeII*160 m
Front Garden Wall to North LodgeII179 m
138-148 NorthgateII199 m
North Lodge (Education Offices)II209 m
Central School (East Block)II222 m
Bridge Over the River SkerneII249 m
The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway innII251 m
Bandstand to West of Bowling GreenII322 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge Over River Skerne listed?
Yes. Bridge Over River Skerne is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1242992, first listed on 4 July 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bridge Over River Skerne?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, 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.