Grade II listed · Wigan

Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp

Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 28 September 2023. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 100% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1487166
Date first listed	28 September 2023
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.54160, -2.58099 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1487166

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp, 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 Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John (Methodist)	II	585 m
The Lord Nelson Hotel	II	647 m
Hindley Library and Museum	II	717 m
Hindley Hall (Golf Clubhouse)	II	759 m
Church of St Peter	II	908 m
Higher Barn Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Swallows Barn	II	1.1 km
Church of All Saints	II	1.1 km
Woodlands	II	1.3 km
Marsh Farmhouse	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp listed?

Yes. Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1487166, first listed on 28 September 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Deep Pit railway footbridge WBS/24, including brick piers, northern setted access path and southern access ramp?

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