Grade II listed · Dorset

Witchampton Bridge

Witchampton Bridge is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 3 July 2015. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 99% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Witchampton Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1426621
Date first listed	3 July 2015
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.85507, -2.01430 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1426621

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Witchampton Bridge, 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 Witchampton Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Walls to Garden, and Attached Outbuilding, Immediately South of Flour Mill House	II	49 m
Flour Mill House	II	63 m
Bridge Over Mill Stream, 20m South-West of Flour Mill House	II	68 m
Former Watermill Immediately North East of Flour Mill House	II	79 m
Ruins of Former Manor House	II	164 m
Fountain, 18m South West of Nos 1 and 2 Brook Cottages	II	232 m
Abbey Farm House, Including Front Boundary Wall	II	243 m
Barn 8m North East of Abbey Farm House	II	244 m
Fernhill Cottage	II	252 m
Coach House and Stables Immediately East of Abbey House	II	269 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Witchampton Bridge listed?

Yes. Witchampton Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1426621, first listed on 3 July 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Witchampton Bridge?

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