Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Retaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt

Retaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 1 June 1967. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 18% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRetaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1245518
Date first listed1 June 1967
Local planning authorityCheshire West and Chester
Location53.18597, -2.89333 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245518

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Retaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt

NameGradeDistance
PropylaeaI40 m
B BlockI59 m
Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount CombermereII*66 m
Curtain Wall to West and South West of Inner BaileyI67 m
Statue of Queen Victoria Opposite Portico of Assize CourtsII67 m
Cenotaph to Matthew Henry on Grosvenor Street RoundaboutII97 m
Agricola TowerI101 m
Assize Courts BlockI101 m
A BlockI107 m
Napier HouseII108 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt listed?
Yes. Retaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1245518, first listed on 1 June 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Retaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt?
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.