Grade II listed · Wigan

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 10 May 1988. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 47% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1068427
Date first listed	10 May 1988
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.55081, -2.60256 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1068427

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges, 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 Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges

Name	Grade	Distance
Kirkless Hall and Kirkless Hall Farmhouse	II*	238 m
Peel Hall Peel Hall Cottage	II	580 m
Lock Keeper'S Cottage at Top Lock and Attached Front Garden Wall	II	856 m
Monk Hall Bridge 59 Over Canal Arm to South East of Wigan Top Lock at Sd 6091 0674	II	907 m
Church of St Stephen	II	1.0 km
St Catherines Vicarage	II	1.1 km
Church of St Catherine	II	1.1 km
Boundary Wall of Churchyard of Church of St Catherine	II	1.1 km
Stone Row	II	1.1 km
Haigh Sawmill	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges listed?

Yes. Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1068427, first listed on 10 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leeds and Liverpool Canal Flight of 13 Locks and Bridges?

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.