Grade II listed · South Ribble

Eagle and Child Inn

Eagle and Child Inn is a Grade II listed building in South Ribble, first listed on 4 August 1978. It is one of 131 Grade II entries among 143 listed buildings in South Ribble; 27% of South Ribble’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Eagle and Child Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1210543
Date first listed	4 August 1978
Local planning authority	South Ribble
Location	53.68884, -2.69461 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210543

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Ribble will require for your works on Eagle and Child Inn, 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 Eagle and Child Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Watchhouse at East Side of Churchyard of St Andrews Church Circa 10 Metres South of Old Grammar School	II	43 m
Old Grammar School and Attached Cottage	II	47 m
Sundial in Churchyard of St Andrews Church, Circa 20 Metres South of Old Grammar School	II	56 m
Raised Slab 7 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Andrew	II	94 m
Walker Monument Approximately 20 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Andrew	II*	96 m
Church of St Andrew	II*	115 m
Gateway and Boundary Wall to St Andrew'S Churchyard	II	125 m
Carved Stones on Pedestal Circa 20 Metres South of Church of St Andrew	II	130 m
Stone cross in centre of road at junction with Church Road	II	224 m
No. 9 Towngate	II	239 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagle and Child Inn listed?

Yes. Eagle and Child Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210543, first listed on 4 August 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Eagle and Child Inn?

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