Grade I listed · Trafford

Old Church of Saint Werburg

Old Church of Saint Werburg is a Grade I listed building in Trafford, first listed on 5 March 1959. It is one of 6 Grade I entries among 262 listed buildings in Trafford; 1% of Trafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOld Church of Saint Werburg
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1067865
Date first listed5 March 1959
Local planning authorityTrafford
Location53.40214, -2.45728 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1067865

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Trafford will require for your works on Old Church of Saint Werburg, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Old Church of Saint Werburg

NameGradeDistance
Sundial to South West of Old Church of Saint WerburgII15 m
Lychgate, Old Church of Saint WerburgII35 m
Stone Flag Wall Around Old Stocks and CrossII190 m
Cross Base Cross Base South of Junction with Wigsey LaneII196 m
Stocks Stocks South of Junction with Wigsey LaneII199 m
Shippon to West of Wigsey FarmhouseII347 m
Wigsey FarmhouseII375 m
Paddocklake FarmhouseII477 m
Barn to South West of Overtown FarmhouseII648 m
Timber Framed Farm Building, South Side of Warburton Park FarmyardII768 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Church of Saint Werburg listed?
Yes. Old Church of Saint Werburg is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1067865, first listed on 5 March 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Old Church of Saint Werburg?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Trafford, 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.