Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

Six Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264)

Six Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264) is a Grade II listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 19 July 2012. It is one of 1,923 Grade II entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 98% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSix Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1409630
Date first listed19 July 2012
Local planning authoritySouth Gloucestershire
Location51.53043, -2.32636 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1409630

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Six Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Six Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264)

NameGradeDistance
Retaining Walls to Terrace, Terminating at the West End in a Raised Square Over a Vaulted UndercroftII284 m
Lodge to Lyegrove House, Gates, Gate Piers and WallsII327 m
Summer House, 100 Yards South East of Lyegrove HouseII340 m
Wall Enclosing Garden, Immediately to the East of Lyegrove House, Two Gates and Gate Piers in North Wall and Gate Piers in West WallII373 m
Lyegrove HouseII*391 m
Stable Block, 10 Yards to East of Lyegrove HouseII443 m
Lyegrove FarmhouseII471 m
Barn, 95 Yards to South East of Lyegrove FarmhouseII496 m
Barn, 65 Yards to East of Lyegrove FarmhouseII525 m
Milestone on Road 30 Yards to East of the BeechesII799 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Six Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264) listed?
Yes. Six Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1409630, first listed on 19 July 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Six Vent Shafts above Chipping Sodbury Tunnel (SWB10264)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Gloucestershire, 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.