Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 578 683

Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 578 683 is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 27 August 1986. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 82% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 578 683
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1139146
Date first listed	27 August 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.30023, -2.63394 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1139146

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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 Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 578 683

Name	Grade	Distance
Trent and Mersey Canal Dutton Dock	II	399 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Dutton Stop Lock	II	480 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Stop Lock Keeper'S Cottage	II	510 m
Dutton Lodge Farmhouse	II	533 m
New Brook House	II	661 m
Trent and Mersey Canal South Portal of Preston Brook Tunnel	II	670 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 590 775	II	1.3 km
Bankfield Farm	II	1.3 km
Dutton Sluice 150 Metres North East of Dutton Lock	II	1.5 km
Dutton Locks	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 578 683 listed?

Yes. Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 578 683 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1139146, first listed on 27 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost at Ngr 578 683?

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.