Grade I listed · Rochdale

Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates

Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates is a Grade I listed building in Rochdale, first listed on 12 February 1985. It is one of 5 Grade I entries among 359 listed buildings in Rochdale; 24% of Rochdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1084273
Date first listed	12 February 1985
Local planning authority	Rochdale
Location	53.62093, -2.16578 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1084273

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochdale will require for your works on Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
Gateway to Falinge Park on Corner of Falinge Road and Sheriff Street	II	176 m
Falinge Park Hall Facade and Pavilions	II	304 m
Silver Street Chapel	II	313 m
31, Toad Lane	II	490 m
The Vicarage	II	492 m
Pillar Box Surmounted by Gas Lamp Adjacent to Number 31	II	501 m
Hope Chapel and Parsons House Parson'S House	II*	516 m
Church of St Mary-in-the-Baum, St Mary's Gate, Rochdale	I	524 m
Two bridges spanning the River Spodden, Mellor Street, Rochdale	II	567 m
Old Falinge	II	574 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates listed?

Yes. Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1084273, first listed on 12 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint Edmund and Associated Boundary Wall, Railings and Gates?

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