Grade II listed · Tameside

Lychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and South

Lychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and South is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 27 November 1967. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 24% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and South
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1309198
Date first listed27 November 1967
Local planning authorityTameside
Location53.45196, -2.11254 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1309198

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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 Lychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and South

NameGradeDistance
Mounting Block Near Lychgate of Church of St LawrenceII9 m
Church of St LawrenceII*33 m
Former Domestic Hatting Workshop, 66a Market Street, DentonII134 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of SorrowsII264 m
53 and 55, Stockport RoadII314 m
Band StandII380 m
Denton War Memorial, Victoria Park, Victoria Street, DentonII412 m
Christ ChurchII763 m
Lychgate and Churchyard Wall to Church of St Anne and to RectoryII901 m
Church of St AnneI936 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and South listed?
Yes. Lychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1309198, first listed on 27 November 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and South?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tameside, 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.