Grade I listed · Cumberland

Bridge Over Outer Moat

Bridge Over Outer Moat is a Grade I listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 1 June 1949. It is one of 95 Grade I entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 0% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBridge Over Outer Moat
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1297365
Date first listed1 June 1949
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.89671, -2.94156 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1297365

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Over Outer Moat

NameGradeDistance
De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey WallI17 m
Outer Bailey Garrison Cells and Custodian'S OfficeII38 m
Inner Bailey KeepI56 m
Outer Bailey Half Moon Battery, Flanking Wall and BridgeI57 m
Captains Tower and Inner Bailey WallsI58 m
Inner Bailey Militia StoreII79 m
Inner Bailey MagazineII82 m
Inner Bailey Palace Range Including Part of Queen Mary'S TowerI84 m
Outer Bailey Officers' MessII86 m
Outer Bailey Alma BlockII96 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge Over Outer Moat listed?
Yes. Bridge Over Outer Moat is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1297365, first listed on 1 June 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bridge Over Outer Moat?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.