Grade II listed · Wirral

Tower to Former Church of St Hilary to South West of Present Church

Tower to Former Church of St Hilary to South West of Present Church is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 20 May 1952. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 4% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTower to Former Church of St Hilary to South West of Present Church
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1259875
Date first listed20 May 1952
Local planning authorityWirral
Location53.42125, -3.06033 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259875

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Tower to Former Church of St Hilary to South West of Present Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tower to Former Church of St Hilary to South West of Present Church listed?
Yes. Tower to Former Church of St Hilary to South West of Present Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259875, first listed on 20 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tower to Former Church of St Hilary to South West of Present Church?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wirral, 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.