Grade I listed · Cheshire East

Jodrell Bank Observatory: Lovell Telescope

Jodrell Bank Observatory: Lovell Telescope is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 13 July 1988. It is one of 47 Grade I entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 91% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameJodrell Bank Observatory: Lovell Telescope
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1221685
Date first listed13 July 1988
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.23653, -2.30855 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1221685

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Jodrell Bank Observatory: Lovell Telescope

NameGradeDistance
Jodrell Bank Observatory: Control BuildingII142 m
Jodrell Bank Observatory: Link Hut (Cosmic Noise Hut)II261 m
Jodrell Bank Observatory: 71MHz Searchlight AerialII368 m
Jodrell Bank Observatory: Electrical Workshop (Former Main Office)II369 m
Jodrell Bank Observatory: Park Royal BuildingII391 m
Jodrell Bank Observatory: Mark II TelescopeI423 m
Brookbank FarmhouseII706 m
Toad Hall (Including the Old Medicine Hall)II802 m
Little OrchardII856 m
Gate Piers at Highway North West of Terra Nova SchoolII873 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Jodrell Bank Observatory: Lovell Telescope listed?
Yes. Jodrell Bank Observatory: Lovell Telescope is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1221685, first listed on 13 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Jodrell Bank Observatory: Lovell Telescope?
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.