Grade II listed · Wirral

Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West

Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 8 December 1989. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 81% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1201619
Date first listed	8 December 1989
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.40087, -3.07457 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201619

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West, 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 Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West

Name	Grade	Distance
Bidston Lighthouse and Lighthouse Cottages	II	34 m
Bidston Observatory	II	38 m
Enclosing Wall to Rear Garden	II	330 m
Farm Buildings at Bidston Hall Farmhouse	II	333 m
Bidston Hall	II*	348 m
Enclosing Wall and Gateway to Forecourt of Bidston Hall	II*	358 m
Yew Tree Farmhouse	II	387 m
Stable Range at Yew Tree Farm	II	402 m
Ivy Farmhouse	II	450 m
The Lilacs	II	450 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West listed?

Yes. Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1201619, first listed on 8 December 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Perimeter Wall to Observatory and Lighthouse, with Entrance to West?

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