Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Hand Pump at Front of Lower Riley Bank

Hand Pump at Front of Lower Riley Bank 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	Hand Pump at Front of Lower Riley Bank
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1261828
Date first listed	6 December 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.27721, -2.72644 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1261828

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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 Hand Pump at Front of Lower Riley Bank

Name	Grade	Distance
Lower Rileybank Farmhouse	II	3 m
Former Anti-Aircraft Operations Room, Frodsham	II	825 m
Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings	II	1.0 km
Folly Tower South West of Fox Hill	II	1.2 km
War Memorial	II	1.2 km
Rock Cottage and Rock Farm	II	1.3 km
Five Crosses Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
L Shaped Farm Building 15 Metres South East of Riley Bank Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Shippon 30 Metres East of Riley Bank Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
56, Hillside Road	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Hand Pump at Front of Lower Riley Bank listed?

Yes. Hand Pump at Front of Lower Riley Bank is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261828, 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 Hand Pump at Front of Lower Riley Bank?

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.