Grade II* listed · Cheshire East

Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey

Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 19 May 1986. It is one of 181 Grade II* entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 77% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1138528
Date first listed	19 May 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	52.99256, -2.61571 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1138528

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
Southern Range of Service Buildings	II	14 m
Northern Range of Service Buildings	II	14 m
Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey	II	42 m
Combermere Abbey	I	52 m
Stable Block	II	264 m
Icehouse Circa 100 Yards from the Stable Block at Combermere Abbey	II	364 m
Brankelow Cottage	II	640 m
Stone Lodge	II	1.3 km
Gate Piers and Railings Circa 5 Yards to North East of Stone Lodge	II	1.3 km
Monumental Obelisk	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey listed?

Yes. Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1138528, first listed on 19 May 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey?

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