Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints

Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 27 August 1986. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 82% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1329869
Date first listed	27 August 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.29367, -2.50477 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1329869

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints, 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 Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints

Name	Grade	Distance
Stocks	II	9 m
Upper Wellhouse	II	18 m
The George and Dragon	II	22 m
35 and 36, School Lane	II	23 m
50, Church Street	II	29 m
Rose Cottage	II	32 m
The Manor House	II	33 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints	I	34 m
37, 38 and 39, Church Street	II	35 m
32 and 33, School Lane	II	41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints listed?

Yes. Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1329869, first listed on 27 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate to Churchyard of St Mary and All Saints?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire West and Chester, 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.