Grade II listed · Harborough

Bridge No 79

Bridge No 79 is a Grade II listed building in Harborough, first listed on 21 November 1980. It is one of 1,155 Grade II entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 35% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridge No 79
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1360738
Date first listed	21 November 1980
Local planning authority	Harborough
Location	52.56376, -1.05275 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1360738

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on Bridge No 79, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Bridge No 79

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Luke	II*	319 m
Manor House	II	353 m
Entrance Gateway with Lodge and Attached Outbuilding (Now Stable End, Middle Flat, Studio Flat, and Drying Green Cottage) Together with Garden Walls at Manor House	II	360 m
Hurst'S Farmhouse	II	544 m
Church of St Wistan	II*	657 m
Bridge and Gates Circa 30 Metres South West of Church of St Wistan	II	691 m
Bridge Over Lake at Wistow Hall	II	741 m
Coach House at Wistow Hall	II	765 m
Garden Wall at Wistow Hall Close to Vinery	II	800 m
Wistow Hall, Including Flats, And, in Wing, Brown'S Flat, Dairy Cottage, Laundry Cottage, Brew House, Forge Cottage	II*	824 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge No 79 listed?

Yes. Bridge No 79 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1360738, first listed on 21 November 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridge No 79?

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