Grade II listed · Southwark

Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock

Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 17 September 1998. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 69% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385945
Date first listed	17 September 1998
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.49574, -0.03656 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385945

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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 Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock

Name	Grade	Distance
Swing Footbridge Over Steelyard Cut	II	133 m
Footbridge Over Greenland Dock	II	189 m
Swedish Quays, 1-95 Rope Street	II	192 m
Greenland Lock Including Gates, Bollards and Capstans	II	223 m
Lock Keepers Cabin and Storeroom on South Quay of Greenland Lock	II	225 m
Turntable and Machinery of Former Swing Road Bridge	II	256 m
Tide Gauge House on South Quay of Greenland Lock	II	275 m
Capstan, Greenland Dock	II	280 m
South Lock, Hydraulic Capstans and Mooring Posts	II	321 m
Parish Boundary Stone, Wall and Pier	II	383 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock listed?

Yes. Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385945, first listed on 17 September 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock?

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