Grade II listed · Darlington

Little Whessoe occupation bridge

Little Whessoe occupation bridge is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 2 February 2022. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 99% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Little Whessoe occupation bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1478498
Date first listed	2 February 2022
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.56411, -1.56908 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1478498

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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 Little Whessoe occupation bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor House Ruins and Wall, 70 Metres South East of Whessoe Grange Farmhouse	II	782 m
Stable 30 Metres North of High Beaumont Hill Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Cart Shed with Loose Box and Pigsty 5 Metres North of High Beaumont Hill Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Railway accommodation bridge 60m south of Dene Beck	II	1.3 km
Dene Beck Culvert	II	1.3 km
Crossing Keeper'S Cottage	II	1.6 km
Coatham Hall Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Farmbuildings to North West of Coatham Hall Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Deer House South of Hall Garth	II	1.8 km
Curved Wall to South East of Coatham Hall	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Whessoe occupation bridge listed?

Yes. Little Whessoe occupation bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1478498, first listed on 2 February 2022. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Little Whessoe occupation bridge?

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