Grade II listed · Bolton

Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew'S Church

Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew'S Church is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 19 August 1986. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 59% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew'S Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162905
Date first listed	19 August 1986
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.55000, -2.52737 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162905

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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 Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew'S Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Tower of Church of St Bartholomew	II	118 m
Sundial Approx 17m to South of Church of St Bartholomew	II	125 m
Westhoughton Church of England Primary School	II	132 m
Westhoughton War Memorial including steps and rear wall.	II	154 m
110 and 112, Market Street	II	167 m
White Lion public house	II	517 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	1.3 km
Church of St James	II*	1.8 km
Pendlebury Farmhouse and Attached Farm Buildings	II	2.3 km
Dovecote	II	2.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew'S Church listed?

Yes. Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew'S Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162905, first listed on 19 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew'S Church?

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