Grade II listed · Medway

Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue

Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 6 June 1984. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 51% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1267800
Date first listed	6 June 1984
Local planning authority	Medway
Location	51.39782, 0.53909 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1267800

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue, 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 Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Anson Barrack	II	73 m
Former Nelson Barrack	II	74 m
The Drill Hall	II	76 m
Dockyard Canteen	II	87 m
Former Grenville Barrack	II	101 m
Former Blake Barrack	II	104 m
Former mess block 8 metres to north of central mess block, HMS Pembroke	II	144 m
Former north entrance lodges and walls flanking 80 metres north west and 40 metres north east, HMS Pembroke	II	145 m
The Wardrooms	II	152 m
Swimming pool	II	175 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue listed?

Yes. Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1267800, first listed on 6 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridge, with railings, stairs, abutment and lamps to north side of Central Avenue?

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