Grade II* listed · Wigan

Roman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith

Roman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is a Grade II* listed building in Wigan, first listed on 10 May 1988. It is one of 32 Grade II* entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 47% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1068462
Date first listed10 May 1988
Local planning authorityWigan
Location53.48522, -2.64102 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1068462

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Roman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1068462, 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 Roman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith?
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.