Grade II listed · Chorley

Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South End

Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South End is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 21 February 1984. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 36% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South End
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1204630
Date first listed	21 February 1984
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.68519, -2.61872 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1204630

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South End

Name	Grade	Distance
Fourth Lock Bridge	II	197 m
Lock Keepers Office	II	204 m
Barn Circa 10 Metres East of Lock Farmhouse	II	217 m
Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop	II	222 m
Top Lock Bridge	II	405 m
Top Lock	II	414 m
Top Lock House	II	433 m
Lower Copthurst Farmhouse	II	441 m
Sundial Circa 10 Metres on West Side of Church of St Chad	II	498 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Chad	II	504 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South End listed?

Yes. Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South End is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1204630, first listed on 21 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South End?

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