Grade II listed · Wigan

Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works

Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works 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	Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1228467
Date first listed	10 May 1988
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.58538, -2.63763 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1228467

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works, 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 Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor House	II*	160 m
1 to 3, Lakeside Cottages	II	175 m
5 to 8, Lakeside Cottages	II	193 m
9 and 10, Lakeside Cottages	II	209 m
11 and 12, Lakeside Cottages	II	219 m
13 to 16, Lakeside Cottages	II	234 m
17 to 20, Lakeside Cottages	II	253 m
Red Rock Bridge	II	624 m
Rectory Farmhouse	II	663 m
Worthington Hall	II*	911 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works listed?

Yes. Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1228467, 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 Milepost outside site of former Bleach Works?

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.