Grade II* listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 4 January 1984. It is one of 177 Grade II* entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 51% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBolesworth Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1278804
Date first listed4 January 1984
Local planning authorityCheshire West and Chester
Location53.09871, -2.75561 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1278804

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Bolesworth Castle, 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 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 Bolesworth Castle

NameGradeDistance
Wall and Steps of Upper Terrace in Front of Bolesworth CastleII32 m
Wall and Steps of Middle Terrace in Front of Bolesworth CastleII41 m
Wall of Lower Terrace in Front of Bolesworth CastleII55 m
Open Shelter at South End of Upper Terrace in Front of Bolesworth CastleII67 m
Temple with Statue of Diana on South Side of Chowley Drive, at Bolesworth CastleII123 m
Gate Piers on Drive to Bolesworth Castle from Chowley LodgeII147 m
Boat House at South End of Fish Pond at Bolesworth CastleII344 m
Park Gates and Gate Piers with Wing Walls on North Drive to Bolesworth CastleII423 m
Bridge Over North End of Fishpond at Bolesworth CastleII469 m
Boundary StoneII819 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolesworth Castle listed?
Yes. Bolesworth Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1278804, first listed on 4 January 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bolesworth Castle?
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.