Forecourt Wall and Gateway of Wright'S Almshouses
Forecourt Wall and Gateway of Wright'S Almshouses is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 1 March 1974. It is one of 181 Grade II* entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 23% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Forecourt Wall and Gateway of Wright'S Almshouses |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1320247 |
| Date first listed | 1 March 1974 |
| Local planning authority | Cheshire East |
| Location | 53.06919, -2.51715 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1320247 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Forecourt Wall and Gateway of Wright'S Almshouses, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Forecourt Wall and Gateway of Wright'S Almshouses
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crewe'S Almshouses | II | 35 m |
| Wright'S Almshouses | II* | 39 m |
| Dysart Buildings | II* | 226 m |
| Congregational Chapel | II | 275 m |
| 15, Beam Street | II | 323 m |
| Old School at Rear of Number 65 (Sweetbriar Hall) | II | 324 m |
| 20, Beam Street | II | 331 m |
| Church of St Mary | I | 334 m |
| 69 and 71, Hospital Street | II | 340 m |
| Methodist Church | II | 341 m |