The Towers (Shirley Institute)
The Towers (Shirley Institute) is a Grade II* listed building in Manchester, first listed on 4 March 1974. It is one of 81 Grade II* entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 11% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Towers (Shirley Institute) |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1270516 |
| Date first listed | 4 March 1974 |
| Local planning authority | Manchester |
| Location | 53.40808, -2.22616 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1270516 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 The Towers (Shirley Institute)
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 40, Kingston Road | II | 184 m |
| 15 and 17, Millgate Lane | II | 192 m |
| Lodge to the Towers (Shirley Institute) and Attached Gatepier | II | 242 m |
| Walls and Gate Piers at Entrance to Didsbury Lodge | II | 288 m |
| Nos. 7-13, MILLGATE LANE | II | 290 m |
| Lodge to Didsbury Lodge | II | 298 m |
| 807 and 809, Wilmslow Road | II | 302 m |
| Park House | II | 305 m |
| WILMSLOW ROAD (See details for further address information) | II | 313 m |
| The Grove | II | 332 m |