Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Michael

Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 17 March 1977. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 33% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1206934
Date first listed	17 March 1977
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.26020, -2.12497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1206934

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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 Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Walls, Railings, Gates and Gate Piers of Church of St Michael	II	12 m
47 and 47a, Churchside	II	25 m
43 and 43a, Churchside	II	28 m
41, Churchside	II	35 m
Church of St Michael	II*	38 m
37 and 39, Churchside	II	42 m
5-21, Church Street	II	44 m
7, Churchside	II	44 m
Town Hall	II*	45 m
31, 33 and 35, Churchside	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1206934, first listed on 17 March 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Michael?

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