Grade II* listed · Bolton

Ringley Old Bridge

Ringley Old Bridge is a Grade II* listed building in Bolton, first listed on 19 August 1986. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 59% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ringley Old Bridge
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1356800
Date first listed	19 August 1986
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.54394, -2.35873 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1356800

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bolton will require for your works on Ringley Old 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Ringley Old Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Village Stocks to South of Ringley Old Bridge	II	20 m
Boundary Stone to West of Ringley Old Bridge	II	25 m
Tower to Former Church Approximately 7 Metres to West of St Saviour'S Church	II	39 m
Church of St Saviour	II	121 m
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone Approximatley 180 Metres North West of Kearsley Road	II	346 m
Vale House	II	507 m
Railway Underbridge	II	662 m
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone Approximatley 4180 Metres North West of Kearsley Road	II	731 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	897 m
Railway Bridge by Kearsley Station	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ringley Old Bridge listed?

Yes. Ringley Old Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1356800, first listed on 19 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ringley Old Bridge?

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