Grade II listed · West Berkshire

Whitchurch Bridge (Only the Southern Abutment and Part of the Southern Span Are in Berkshire)

Whitchurch Bridge (Only the Southern Abutment and Part of the Southern Span Are in Berkshire) is a Grade II listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 19 June 1984. It is one of 1,738 Grade II entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 72% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Whitchurch Bridge (Only the Southern Abutment and Part of the Southern Span Are in Berkshire)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1288571
Date first listed	19 June 1984
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.48648, -1.08507 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1288571

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Whitchurch Bridge (Only the Southern Abutment and Part of the Southern Span Are in Berkshire)

Name	Grade	Distance
Wharf Cottages	II	209 m
2 AND 3, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information)	II	250 m
Fernbrook (Ready Mixed Concrete Limited)	II	279 m
13, Reading Road	II	289 m
15, Reading Road	II	291 m
Weirpool	II	307 m
Railway Underbridge at Su 6336 7663	II	311 m
The Swan Hotel	II	357 m
The Cross Keys	II	383 m
Loveling Tomb Approximately 6 Metres to South East of Chancel of Church of St James the Less	II	409 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch Bridge (Only the Southern Abutment and Part of the Southern Span Are in Berkshire) listed?

Yes. Whitchurch Bridge (Only the Southern Abutment and Part of the Southern Span Are in Berkshire) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1288571, first listed on 19 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Whitchurch Bridge (Only the Southern Abutment and Part of the Southern Span Are in Berkshire)?

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