Grade II listed · Wigan

Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist

Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 15 July 1966. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 7% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameObelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1309446
Date first listed15 July 1966
Local planning authorityWigan
Location53.52361, -2.48998 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1309446

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist listed?
Yes. Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1309446, first listed on 15 July 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the Baptist?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wigan, 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.