Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Bridge of Sighs

Bridge of Sighs is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 July 1955. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 3% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bridge of Sighs
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375967
Date first listed	28 July 1955
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.19388, -2.89373 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375967

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 Bridge of Sighs

Name	Grade	Distance
Northgate House	II	7 m
Bluecoat School and Former Chapel of St John Baptist	II*	20 m
Northgate Bridge	II	22 m
The Northgate	I	25 m
Numbers 2 and 4 and Railings to Areas	II	37 m
Numbers 134, 136 and 138 Street	II	47 m
Almshouses of Hospital of St John Baptist	II	47 m
1 and 2, City Walls	II	51 m
3, Upper Northgate Street	II	53 m
Number 73 Street Former Fire Station	II	54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge of Sighs listed?

Yes. Bridge of Sighs is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375967, first listed on 28 July 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bridge of Sighs?

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