Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover

Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 23 August 1985. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 61% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1262918
Date first listed	23 August 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.24843, -2.91369 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1262918

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover

Name	Grade	Distance
Footpath Guidepost 120 Metres South of Axes Farmhouse	II	260 m
Barn at Pump Farm	II	971 m
Pump Farmhouse	II	977 m
Poplar Hall and Attached Farmbuildings	II	1.0 km
Lodge to Backford Hall	II	1.0 km
Backford Hall	II	1.1 km
Vicarage	II	1.2 km
Church of St Oswald	II*	1.3 km
Sundial in Churchyard of St Oswalds Church, Backford	II	1.3 km
Table Tomb Bearing Margel Arms Churchyard of St Oswalds Church Immediately East of Chancel	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover listed?

Yes. Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1262918, first listed on 23 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Footpath Guidepost 70 Metres North of M56 Flyover?

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.