Grade II listed · Chorley

Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238

Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238 is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 30 January 1987. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 65% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1072487
Date first listed	30 January 1987
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.70961, -2.58612 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072487

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chorley will require for your works on Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238, 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 Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238

Name	Grade	Distance
Ollerton Bridge Number 3 (Number 89) at SD 613 237	II	154 m
Ollerton Bridge Number 2 (Number 90) at SD 615 240	II	316 m
Ollerton Bridge Number 1 (Number 91) at SD 617 242	II	550 m
Marsh Lane Farmhouse	II	644 m
Withnell Fold Hall	II	644 m
Ollerton Hall	II	676 m
Withnell Fold Farmhouse with adjoining dairy and barn	II	715 m
Withnell Fold Bridge (Number 88) at SD 611 231	II	737 m
Stocks	II	780 m
Laund Fold Farmhouse	II	957 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238 listed?

Yes. Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1072487, first listed on 30 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milepost on Towpath of Leeds Liverpool Canal at Sd 614 238?

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