Grade II* listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598

Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598 is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 18 October 1991. It is one of 177 Grade II* entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 88% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1240680
Date first listed	18 October 1991
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.13433, -2.66816 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1240680

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Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598

Name	Grade	Distance
Beeston Stone Lock	II	339 m
Linkman'S Hut Adjacent Beeston Stone Lock	II	355 m
Rose Cottage	II	481 m
Ivy Cottage	II	545 m
Oak Cottage and Bank Farm Cottage	II	575 m
Tiverton War Memorial	II	593 m
Telephone Kiosk on Green to Front of Lilac Cottage	II	603 m
Stocks Bank and Lilac Cottage	II	622 m
Yewtree Cottage	II	657 m
The Old Post Office Cottage	II	735 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598 listed?

Yes. Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1240680, first listed on 18 October 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Cast Iron Lock at Sj 553 598?

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