Grade I listed · Northumberland

Lesbury Bridge Over River Aln

Lesbury Bridge Over River Aln is a Grade I listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 1 September 1988. It is one of 170 Grade I entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 89% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLesbury Bridge Over River Aln
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1371197
Date first listed1 September 1988
Local planning authorityNorthumberland
Location55.39745, -1.63378 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1371197

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Lesbury Bridge Over River Aln

NameGradeDistance
Roadside Wall to South of Lesbury BridgeII45 m
Lesbury HouseII98 m
Remains of Aqueduct on West Bank of River Aln 100 Metres Above Lesbury BridgeII112 m
Pant to West of Box CottageII207 m
Front Wall to Village HallII335 m
Village HallII341 m
Herdman Vault to North of Church of St MaryII393 m
Young Headstones 9 Metres North East of South Gate to Churchyard of St MaryII404 m
Headstone with Coat of Arms 12 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St MaryII412 m
Donkin and Aitken Headstones and 14 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St MaryII412 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lesbury Bridge Over River Aln listed?
Yes. Lesbury Bridge Over River Aln is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1371197, first listed on 1 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lesbury Bridge Over River Aln?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Northumberland, 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.