Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Walls of the Outer Bailey at Beeston Castle

Walls of the Outer Bailey at Beeston Castle is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 1 March 1967. It is one of 86 Grade I entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 15% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWalls of the Outer Bailey at Beeston Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1130513
Date first listed1 March 1967
Local planning authorityCheshire West and Chester
Location53.12751, -2.69009 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1130513

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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 Walls of the Outer Bailey at Beeston Castle

NameGradeDistance
The Lodge at Beeston CastleII115 m
Walls, Towers and Gatehouse of the Inner Bailey at Beeston CastleI249 m
Castleside CottageII296 m
Castleside FarmhouseII315 m
Beech Tree CottageII320 m
Smithy CottageII526 m
Brook CottageII637 m
Barn at Brook FarmII674 m
Brook Farm CottageII*710 m
MoathouseII883 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls of the Outer Bailey at Beeston Castle listed?
Yes. Walls of the Outer Bailey at Beeston Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1130513, first listed on 1 March 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Walls of the Outer Bailey at Beeston Castle?
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.