Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Former Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge

Former Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 26 August 1994. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 97% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1249702
Date first listed26 August 1994
Local planning authorityForest of Dean
Location51.71550, -2.53243 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1249702

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Former Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Former Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge

NameGradeDistance
1-9, Cookson TerraceII248 m
Monument to - Taylor in the Churchyard About 17 Metres South of the South West Corner of the South Aisle of the Church of St MaryII499 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 20 Metres South of the Tower of the Church of St MaryII501 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 13 Metres South East of the South East Corner of the South Aisle to the Church of St MaryII506 m
Monument to --- Phillips in the Churchyard Circa 13 Metres South of the South Window in the Chancel of the Church of St MaryII510 m
Monument to --- Haddock in the Churchyard About 4 Metres South East of South East Corner of the Vestry to the Church of St MaryII510 m
Monument to Thomas Powell in the Churchyard Circa 1 Metre South East Corner of the Vestry of the Church of St MaryII511 m
Monument to John Bowyer in the Churchyard Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower of the Church of St MaryII511 m
Monument to John Morse in the Churchyard Circa 10 Metres South of the Choir Vestry of the Church of St MaryII511 m
Monument to Charles Cauls in the Churchyard Circa 6 Metres South East of the South East Corner of the South Aisle to the Church of St MaryII511 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge listed?
Yes. Former Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249702, first listed on 26 August 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Severn and Wye Railway Tramway Bridge?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Forest of Dean, 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.