Grade II listed · Manchester

Two Pairs of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 496 (Withington Ale House)

Two Pairs of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 496 (Withington Ale House) is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 20 June 1988. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 50% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Two Pairs of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 496 (Withington Ale House)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1255028
Date first listed	20 June 1988
Local planning authority	Manchester
Location	53.43335, -2.22900 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255028

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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 Two Pairs of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 496 (Withington Ale House)

Name	Grade	Distance
Pair of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 494 Cine City	II	21 m
Former White Lion Public House	II	23 m
Church of St Paul	II	112 m
456, Wilmslow Road	II	125 m
Milestone adjacent to Withington Fire Station	II	176 m
National Westminster Bank	II	196 m
Red Lion Inn	II	219 m
Park Cottage	II	860 m
Former District Bank (West Didsbury Branch)	II	963 m
Norton Place	II	964 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Pairs of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 496 (Withington Ale House) listed?

Yes. Two Pairs of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 496 (Withington Ale House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1255028, first listed on 20 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Two Pairs of Stone Piers to Forecourt of Number 496 (Withington Ale House)?

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