Grade II listed · Halton

Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton

Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton is a Grade II listed building in Halton, first listed on 21 April 2022. It is one of 109 Grade II entries among 128 listed buildings in Halton; 99% of Halton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1479462
Date first listed	21 April 2022
Local planning authority	Halton
Location	53.32920, -2.65959 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1479462

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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 Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton

Name	Grade	Distance
Norton Lodge	II	714 m
Norton Water Tower	II	778 m
Brook House	II	1.1 km
Bridgewater Canal George Gleave'S Bridge	II	1.2 km
The Old Number One	II	1.2 km
Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance	II	1.9 km
Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost South of North Entrance to Preston Brook Tunnel at Sj 5705 7987	II	1.9 km
Garden Loggia in Grounds of Norton Priory	II	1.9 km
Remains of Norton Priory	I	2.0 km
Northern Air Shaft to Preston Brook Tunnel	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton listed?

Yes. Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1479462, first listed on 21 April 2022. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton?

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