Grade II* listed · Cheshire East

Tower of Former Church of St Chad

Tower of Former Church of St Chad is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 12 January 1967. It is one of 181 Grade II* entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 8% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tower of Former Church of St Chad
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1279389
Date first listed	12 January 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.04528, -2.44887 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279389

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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 Tower of Former Church of St Chad

Name	Grade	Distance
The Swan Inn	II	70 m
Rose Cottage	II	74 m
Wybunbury War Memorial	II	363 m
Delves Church of England School	II	503 m
The Cliffe	II	723 m
Thatchers Cottage	II	875 m
The Cottage	II	949 m
East and West Lodges Gates and Piers	II	986 m
Gates, Piers, Screen and Wall at Hough Gates	II*	1.2 km
The Poplars	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower of Former Church of St Chad listed?

Yes. Tower of Former Church of St Chad is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1279389, first listed on 12 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tower of Former Church of St Chad?

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.