Grade II listed · Wigan

Lych Gate to Church of St David and Churchyard Wall Approximately 200 Metres Long to North and East of Church

Lych Gate to Church of St David and Churchyard Wall Approximately 200 Metres Long to North and East of Church is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 10 May 1988. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 47% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate to Church of St David and Churchyard Wall Approximately 200 Metres Long to North and East of Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1228081
Date first listed	10 May 1988
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.57600, -2.59550 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1228081

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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 Lych Gate to Church of St David and Churchyard Wall Approximately 200 Metres Long to North and East of Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St David	II	44 m
St David Haigh and Aspull Church of England Primary School and School House	II	69 m
Windmill	II	221 m
Higher Highfield	II	254 m
Wall Hey Pit Furnace Ventilation Chimney	II	404 m
Haighlands	II	556 m
Moat House	II	644 m
1-4, School Lane	II	731 m
Home Farmhouse	II	788 m
Farm Building to West of Home Farmhouse	II	834 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate to Church of St David and Churchyard Wall Approximately 200 Metres Long to North and East of Church listed?

Yes. Lych Gate to Church of St David and Churchyard Wall Approximately 200 Metres Long to North and East of Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1228081, first listed on 10 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate to Church of St David and Churchyard Wall Approximately 200 Metres Long to North and East of Church?

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