Grade II listed · Bolton

Wilderswood Manor House

Wilderswood Manor House is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 6% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWilderswood Manor House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1067322
Date first listed24 November 1966
Local planning authorityBolton
Location53.60700, -2.53678 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1067322

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Wilderswood Manor House

NameGradeDistance
Marklands HouseII595 m
Church of Holy TrinityII876 m
Horwich Parish Hall, Former Horwich SchoolII883 m
Horwich Parish Church of England Primary SchoolII906 m
Wallsuches HouseII911 m
Building at Former Arcon Engineering approximately 30 metres north east of Wallsuches HouseII914 m
Stocks Outside Vicarage Near Junction of Stocks Park DriveII914 m
Building at Former Arcon Engineering approximately 40 metres north east of Wallsuches HouseII928 m
54-70, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information)II949 m
Building at Former Arcon Engineering approximately 60 metres east of Wallsuches HouseII983 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilderswood Manor House listed?
Yes. Wilderswood Manor House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1067322, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Wilderswood Manor House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bolton, 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.