Grade II listed · Lichfield

Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock

Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock is a Grade II listed building in Lichfield, first listed on 28 January 1988. It is one of 688 Grade II entries among 763 listed buildings in Lichfield; 77% of Lichfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1248666
Date first listed	28 January 1988
Local planning authority	Lichfield
Location	52.71917, -1.81210 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1248666

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lichfield will require for your works on Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock, 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 Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock

Name	Grade	Distance
Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock Cottage	II	13 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Milepost at Sk 1291 1335	II	291 m
Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock	II	972 m
Middle Lock	II	1.1 km
The Swan and Attached Buildings	II	1.3 km
Wharf House	II	1.4 km
Curborough Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Trent and Mersey Canal Ivy Leigh and Attached Cottages	II	1.4 km
Bridge Number 51 and Attached Lock	II	1.4 km
Alrewas Hayes Farmhouse	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock listed?

Yes. Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248666, first listed on 28 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 53 Trent and Mersey Canal Woodend Lock?

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