Church of St Wilfrid
Church of St Wilfrid is a Grade I listed building in Wigan, first listed on 9 August 1966. It is one of 1 Grade I entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 14% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Church of St Wilfrid |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1287160 |
| Date first listed | 9 August 1966 |
| Local planning authority | Wigan |
| Location | 53.58715, -2.66133 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1287160 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Church of St Wilfrid, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.
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 Church of St Wilfrid
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse to Church of St Wilfrid | II | 38 m |
| St Wilfred'S Church Club | II | 44 m |
| Village Cross and Stocks | II | 58 m |
| No. 39, MARKET PLACE | II | 78 m |
| Standish Pillar War Memorial | II | 292 m |
| Jubilee Drinking Fountain | II | 304 m |
| 56, Wigan Road | II | 606 m |
| Cross Base Opposite End of Westmead | II | 644 m |
| St Marie of the Annunciation War Memorial Cross | II | 682 m |
| Cross Base Outside Number 108 | II | 743 m |