Grade I listed · Cheshire East

The Church of St Boniface

The Church of St Boniface is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 12 January 1967. It is one of 47 Grade I entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 8% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Church of St Boniface
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1138626
Date first listed12 January 1967
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.11822, -2.64525 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1138626

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on The Church of St Boniface, 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 The Church of St Boniface

NameGradeDistance
Sundial in St Boniface'S Churchyard 10 Metres to SouthII21 m
Gravestone in St Boniface'S Churchyard 5 Metres to EastII28 m
West Gates to St Boniface'S ChurchyardII43 m
North Gates to St Boniface'S ChurchyardII48 m
BirchfieldII53 m
Church Bank CottageII63 m
The Dysart Arms Public HouseII65 m
Church Cottage Rose Cottage the Crest Trelawn Widow'S CottageII69 m
Little OrchardII76 m
Church FarmhouseII78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Church of St Boniface listed?
Yes. The Church of St Boniface is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1138626, first listed on 12 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Church of St Boniface?
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.