Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Skull House

Skull House is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 28 May 1981. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 57% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Skull House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073003
Date first listed	28 May 1981
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.58420, -2.72163 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073003

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Skull House, 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 Skull House

Name	Grade	Distance
Spring Bank	II	153 m
Draper'S Farmhouse	II	428 m
Station House	II	628 m
Southern lock at Appley Locks, Leeds and Liverpool Canal	II	641 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Eastern Lock of Pair on Northern Bypass Channel, Appley Locks	II	694 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Western Lock of Pair on Northern Bypass Channel, Appley Locks	II	821 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Milestone Approximately 30 Metres South East of Hand Lane Bridge	II	1.0 km
Terrace Retaining Wall to South and East of Wrightington Hall	II	1.0 km
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Hand Lane Bridge (Number 41)	II	1.1 km
Former barn and riding school to the NE of Wrightington Hall	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Skull House listed?

Yes. Skull House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073003, first listed on 28 May 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Skull House?

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