Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built)

Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built) is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 26 August 1971. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 24% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130345
Date first listed	26 August 1971
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.29034, -2.89397 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130345

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built), 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 Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built)

Name	Grade	Distance
Ancillary Buildings North and West of Lighthouse	II	6 m
Lock Keeper'S Hut Between Lower Mersey Street and Lower Dock Basin	II	129 m
Lock to Lower Basin	II	129 m
The Clay Warehouse	II	141 m
Iron Shed	II	150 m
Lime Shed	II	160 m
Two Wide and Two Narrow Locks Between Upper and Lower Canal Dock Basins	II	212 m
Toll House	II	216 m
1-4, Lower Mersey Street	II	242 m
Former Gasworks, Chain Shop, Foundry and Canal Workshops	II	243 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built) listed?

Yes. Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130345, first listed on 26 August 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lighthouse (Marking Entrance from Mersey Estuary to Shropshire Union Canal, before Ship Canal was built)?

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