Grade II listed · Dorset

East Bridge (Over River Asker)

East Bridge (Over River Asker) is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 30 October 1974. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 46% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	East Bridge (Over River Asker)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1324078
Date first listed	30 October 1974
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.73278, -2.75157 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1324078

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 East Bridge (Over River Asker)

Name	Grade	Distance
Granby House Masonic Hall	II*	21 m
Wall from east end of No 115 as far east as bridge over River Asker	II	33 m
2 and 4, East Road	II	33 m
6 and 8, East Road	II	38 m
No 115 (Bridge House) Including Parapet Wall	II	52 m
Three Mariners Public House	II	53 m
10 and 12, East Road	II	68 m
Riversmead Including Garden Wall	II	89 m
Nos 90 and 92 Including Wall Behind No 92	II	104 m
83-113, East Street	II	105 m

Frequently asked questions

Is East Bridge (Over River Asker) listed?

Yes. East Bridge (Over River Asker) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1324078, first listed on 30 October 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to East Bridge (Over River Asker)?

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