Grade II listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard

Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 19 April 1974. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 27% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1239153
Date first listed	19 April 1974
Local planning authority	Blackburn with Darwen
Location	53.74724, -2.48051 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1239153

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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 Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	50 m
Blackburn Railway Station	II	109 m
Barclays Bank	II	119 m
28 and 30, Church Street	II	129 m
20, Church Street	II	145 m
Cathedral Gateway at North West Corner of Churchyard	II	151 m
34, Darwen Street	II	174 m
Lloyds Bank Old Bank	II	191 m
2 King Street	II	290 m
4, King Street	II	294 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard listed?

Yes. Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1239153, first listed on 19 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard?

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