Grade II* listed · Warrington

Church of St Elphin

Church of St Elphin is a Grade II* listed building in Warrington, first listed on 6 December 1949. It is one of 18 Grade II* entries among 377 listed buildings in Warrington; 0% of Warrington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Elphin
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1329734
Date first listed6 December 1949
Local planning authorityWarrington
Location53.39102, -2.57989 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1329734

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Church of St Elphin

NameGradeDistance
Gateway to Church of St ElphinII44 m
131 (Now Part of Ring O' Bells) and 133 (Church House)II45 m
Ring O' Bells Public HouseII54 m
135 and 137, Church StreetII59 m
Cobbles at Entrance to St Elphin'S, and PavementII61 m
Cromwell HouseII*233 m
86 and 86a, Church StreetII250 m
General Wolfe Public HouseII258 m
Marquis of Granby Public House and Sykes Shoe RepairsII328 m
Former National School (Now Camping Equipment Showroom)II348 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Elphin listed?
Yes. Church of St Elphin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1329734, first listed on 6 December 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Elphin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Warrington, 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.