Grade I listed · Warrington

Church of St Wilfrid

Church of St Wilfrid is a Grade I listed building in Warrington, first listed on 8 January 1970. It is one of 6 Grade I entries among 377 listed buildings in Warrington; 14% of Warrington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Wilfrid
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1139320
Date first listed8 January 1970
Local planning authorityWarrington
Location53.37233, -2.54341 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1139320

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Church of St Wilfrid

NameGradeDistance
Sundial in St Wilfred'S Churchyard (4 Metres South of Church Porch)II17 m
Stocks at Entrance to St Wilfred'S ChurchyardII30 m
Pair of Gatepiers to Yard of RectoryII34 m
Grappenhall RectoryII49 m
The Hall, with Gates and Forecourt WallsII49 m
Church Cottage East and Church Cottage WestII57 m
Bridgewater Canal Church Lane BridgeII99 m
Bridge StoresII124 m
GreenbankII154 m
2 and 4, Laurel BankII265 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Wilfrid listed?
Yes. Church of St Wilfrid is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1139320, first listed on 8 January 1970. 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 Wilfrid?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Warrington, 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.