Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Church of St Mary Magdalene

Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 26 March 1987. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 87% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary Magdalene
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1138757
Date first listed	26 March 1987
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.09610, -2.30707 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1138757

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Alsager War Memorial	II	395 m
Church of Christ	II*	667 m
Pair of Gatepiers C5 Yards from the Western Door of Church of Christ	II	689 m
21 and 23, Audley Road	II	726 m
School Buildings and Schoolmasters House	II	727 m
Townhouse Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Bank Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Lawton Mere Cottage	II	1.6 km
Betchton Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Barleybat Hall	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Magdalene listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1138757, first listed on 26 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary Magdalene?

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.