Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Lych Gate to Church of St Mary

Lych Gate to Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 31 March 1976. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 32% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate to Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277464
Date first listed	31 March 1976
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.35803, -2.03931 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277464

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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 Lych Gate to Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Schoolhouse Surgery	II	14 m
Extension to Parish Hall	II	27 m
6, Buxton Old Road	II	36 m
The Malt Cottage	II	39 m
12, 14 and 16, Buxton Old Road	II	43 m
Ram'S Head Hotel and Mounting Block	II	44 m
Church of St Mary	II*	62 m
White Horse Hotel	II	63 m
Former Stables at Ram'S Head Hotel	II	64 m
17, Buxton Old Road	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate to Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Lych Gate to Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277464, first listed on 31 March 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate to Church of St Mary?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire East, 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.