Grade II listed · Wigan

Boar'S Head Public House

Boar'S Head Public House is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 9 July 1975. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 22% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boar'S Head Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1163139
Date first listed	9 July 1975
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.49822, -2.51866 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1163139

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Boar'S Head Public House, 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 Boar'S Head Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables at the Boars Head Public House	II	41 m
Obelisk	II	49 m
Church of St Mary	II*	68 m
Boundary Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to South, West and East of Church of St. Mary	II	81 m
Leigh Town Hall	II	121 m
War Memorial Near Junction with Silk Street	II	166 m
National Westminster Bank Including Attached Offices	II	176 m
Leigh Fire Station	II	180 m
Yorkshire Bank Including Yorkshire Bank Chambers Entered from Downing Street	II	224 m
The George and Dragon	II	228 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boar'S Head Public House listed?

Yes. Boar'S Head Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1163139, first listed on 9 July 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boar'S Head Public House?

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