Grade II listed · Birmingham

Roving Bridge Over Birmingham/Wolverhampton Canal Just West of West Soho Loop Entrance

Roving Bridge Over Birmingham/Wolverhampton Canal Just West of West Soho Loop Entrance is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 8 July 1982. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 27% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roving Bridge Over Birmingham/Wolverhampton Canal Just West of West Soho Loop Entrance
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1289686
Date first listed	8 July 1982
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.49157, -1.94295 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1289686

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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 Roving Bridge Over Birmingham/Wolverhampton Canal Just West of West Soho Loop Entrance

Name	Grade	Distance
Roving Bridge Over West Entrance to Soho Loop	II	59 m
Foundry Primary School	II	332 m
17 Handsworth New Road	II	479 m
Bhai Kanhayya House	II	509 m
All Saints Hospital	II	513 m
Summerfield Community Centre and Job Preparation Unit	II*	578 m
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church of All Saints	II*	644 m
Church of St Patrick	II	914 m
Christ Church	II	1.1 km
Benson Junior School	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Roving Bridge Over Birmingham/Wolverhampton Canal Just West of West Soho Loop Entrance listed?

Yes. Roving Bridge Over Birmingham/Wolverhampton Canal Just West of West Soho Loop Entrance is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1289686, first listed on 8 July 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roving Bridge Over Birmingham/Wolverhampton Canal Just West of West Soho Loop Entrance?

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