Grade II listed · Wirral

Gateway to Former Liscard Battery

Gateway to Former Liscard Battery is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 20 January 1988. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 73% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gateway to Former Liscard Battery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1273516
Date first listed	20 January 1988
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.43237, -3.03431 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1273516

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Gateway to Former Liscard Battery, 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 Gateway to Former Liscard Battery

Name	Grade	Distance
New Brighton War Memorial	II	58 m
33, Rowson Street	II	641 m
16 and 18, St George'S Mount	II	783 m
Wallasey Central Library, including former Earlston House	II	841 m
Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena	II	888 m
Former Bank and Residence	II	898 m
Church of St James	II	915 m
Manor Church Centre	II	955 m
Shelter to West of Causeway to Fort Perch Rock	II	991 m
Gorsehill Water Tower	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to Former Liscard Battery listed?

Yes. Gateway to Former Liscard Battery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1273516, first listed on 20 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gateway to Former Liscard Battery?

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.