Grade I listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park

Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park is a Grade I listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 12 June 1950. It is one of 130 Grade I entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 1% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1394463
Date first listed	12 June 1950
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.36849, -2.34505 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394463

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park

Name	Grade	Distance
Icehouse in Grounds of Prior Park	II	106 m
Fishpond Cottage	II	128 m
Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall	II	151 m
Middle Hill Or Rock Lodge Adjacent to Rc Cemetery	II	188 m
Allen'S Cottage	II	227 m
Evans Memorial in Perrymead Cemetery	II	246 m
The Dell	II	247 m
Roan Cross in Perrymead Cemetery	II	256 m
Unknown Tomb in Perrymead Cemetery	II	262 m
Strawberry Gardens	II	268 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park listed?

Yes. Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1394463, first listed on 12 June 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.