Grade II listed · Shropshire

Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge)

Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge) is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 25 February 1987. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 72% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1308050
Date first listed25 February 1987
Local planning authorityShropshire
Location52.86149, -2.43910 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1308050

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge), 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 Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge)

NameGradeDistance
Shropshire Union Canal Milepost Approximately 116 Metres to South East of Bridge Number 55II119 m
Westcott Mill FarmhouseII631 m
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge number 54 (Westcottmill Bridge)II655 m
Cheswardine Road Bridge (Bridge Number 56)II874 m
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 53 (Hallemans Bridge)II1.1 km
Chest Tomb Approximately Thirteen Metres to North West of Tower of Church of Saint SwithunII1.4 km
Churchyard Steps Approximately Two Metres to South of Porch of Church of Saint SwithunII1.5 km
Church of St SwithunII*1.5 km
Milepost Approximately 15 Metres to South of Bridge Number 57II1.5 km
The Old HallII1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge) listed?
Yes. Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1308050, first listed on 25 February 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 55 (Goldstone Bridge)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Shropshire, 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.