Grade II listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Pair of Former Tram Shelters and Attached Railings Enclosing Centre of Square

Pair of Former Tram Shelters and Attached Railings Enclosing Centre of Square is a Grade II listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 27 September 1984. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 47% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Former Tram Shelters and Attached Railings Enclosing Centre of Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1072432
Date first listed	27 September 1984
Local planning authority	Blackburn with Darwen
Location	53.69475, -2.46746 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072432

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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 Pair of Former Tram Shelters and Attached Railings Enclosing Centre of Square

Name	Grade	Distance
Boer War Memorial	II	8 m
Belgrave Chapel	II	64 m
The Old Chapel	II	203 m
Church of St Peter	II*	219 m
Darwen Library and Theatre, and attached railings	II	234 m
India Mill	II	445 m
India Mill Chimney	II*	449 m
Church of St James	II	997 m
Lower Chapel	II	1.0 km
Low Hill House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Former Tram Shelters and Attached Railings Enclosing Centre of Square listed?

Yes. Pair of Former Tram Shelters and Attached Railings Enclosing Centre of Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1072432, first listed on 27 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Former Tram Shelters and Attached Railings Enclosing Centre of Square?

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