Grade II listed · Wigan

Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke

Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 27 July 1987. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 40% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1068478
Date first listed	27 July 1987
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.47536, -2.58080 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1068478

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke, 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 Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke

Name	Grade	Distance
Village Stocks Against St. Luke'S Churchyard Wall	II	3 m
Church of St. Luke	II	23 m
Church of St Thomas	II	900 m
Lawson'S Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall	II	1.3 km
Town Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Byrom Hall	II	1.4 km
37, Barn Lane	II	1.6 km
Lightshaw Hall	II*	1.8 km
Holly House	II	1.8 km
Ashton Road Farmhouse	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke listed?

Yes. Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1068478, first listed on 27 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sundial Adjacent to West Entrance of Church of St. Luke?

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.