The Lion Bridge Over River Aln
The Lion Bridge Over River Aln is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 7% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Lion Bridge Over River Aln |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1304367 |
| Date first listed | 10 January 1953 |
| Local planning authority | Northumberland |
| Location | 55.41795, -1.70741 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1304367 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on The Lion Bridge Over River Aln, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Lion Bridge Over River Aln
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lion Bridge | I | 7 m |
| 24 and 26, Walkergate | II | 76 m |
| 7, Walkergate | II | 92 m |
| 5, Walkergate | II | 100 m |
| Retaining Walls | II | 137 m |
| St Marys Chantry (Ruins) | II* | 150 m |
| 14, Walkergate | II | 192 m |
| Roman Catholic Church of St Mary | II | 216 m |
| West Wing of the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy | II | 225 m |
| 6 and 8, Bailiffgate | II | 227 m |