Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Watch Tower

Watch Tower is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 14 April 1967. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 15% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Watch Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1329693
Date first listed	14 April 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.22528, -2.16023 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1329693

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Watch Tower, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Watch Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Gawsworth New Hall	II*	208 m
Barn at New Hall Farm	II*	223 m
The Gatehouse	II	228 m
Gatepiers Approximately 20 Yards to North-East of Gawsworth Old Hall	II	261 m
Gawsworth Old Hall	I	289 m
Pair of Gatepiers in Churchyard of St James	II	389 m
Cross Base in Churchyard of St James	II	407 m
Church of St James	I	408 m
The Old Rectory	I	423 m
Garden Walls at Gawsworth Old Hall	II	472 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Tower listed?

Yes. Watch Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1329693, first listed on 14 April 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Watch Tower?

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.