Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Boatman'S Shelter on East Bank of Weaver Navigation

Boatman'S Shelter on East Bank of Weaver Navigation is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 6 December 1985. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 67% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boatman'S Shelter on East Bank of Weaver Navigation
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1261700
Date first listed	6 December 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.30485, -2.69892 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1261700

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 Boatman'S Shelter on East Bank of Weaver Navigation

Name	Grade	Distance
Marshgate Farmhouse	II	29 m
Barn 20 Metres East of Marshgate Farm	II	53 m
Viaduct Over Weaver Navigation, Number 54	II	204 m
Frodsham Weir with Sluice Gates	II	352 m
Row of 4 Boundary Stones on North Bank of Water Meadow	II	606 m
Mill House	II	627 m
Frodsham Lock and Weir	II	672 m
Frodsham Bridge	II	680 m
Row of 4 Boundary Stones on South Bank of Water Meadow	II	699 m
Frodsham Viaduct Number 53	II	709 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boatman'S Shelter on East Bank of Weaver Navigation listed?

Yes. Boatman'S Shelter on East Bank of Weaver Navigation is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261700, first listed on 6 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boatman'S Shelter on East Bank of Weaver Navigation?

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.