Grade II listed · Ribble Valley

Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard

Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard is a Grade II listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 13 February 1967. It is one of 761 Grade II entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 28% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1072137
Date first listed	13 February 1967
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.89435, -2.32959 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072137

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard, 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 in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Leonard	II*	14 m
Door and Surround in Garden Wall, Downham Hall, Approximately 10 Metres South West of Church Tower	II	27 m
Stocks	II	31 m
Pair of Gatepiers in Downham Hall Garden, Approximately 60 Metres North West of School	II	42 m
Top Row	II	45 m
Assheton Arms	II	48 m
Top Row	II	49 m
Post Office and House Adjoining to East	II	57 m
Top Row	II	64 m
Stables and Coach House, North East of Downham Hall	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard listed?

Yes. Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1072137, first listed on 13 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ribble Valley, 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.