Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Gates and Gate Piers to Wilderness Garden at North End of Lime Avenue of Adlington Hall

Gates and Gate Piers to Wilderness Garden at North End of Lime Avenue of Adlington Hall 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
FieldValue
NameGates and Gate Piers to Wilderness Garden at North End of Lime Avenue of Adlington Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1329975
Date first listed14 April 1967
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.31986, -2.14448 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1329975

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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 Gates and Gate Piers to Wilderness Garden at North End of Lime Avenue of Adlington Hall

NameGradeDistance
Sundial at Centre of South Front Lawn at Adlington HallII76 m
Sundial 10 Metres in Front of Shell Cottage at Adlington HallII90 m
The Shell Cottage and Attached Garden Wall, Wilderness Garden at Adlington HallII93 m
Ha Ha Wall 15 Metres West of West Front of Adlington Hall, and Running Parallel to It to Wilderness Garden for 150 MetresII111 m
Statue of Napoleon, 5 Metres from South East Corner of Adlington HallII117 m
Adlington Hall MewsII*131 m
Adlington HallI137 m
Lead Statue and Carved Unicorns' Heads on Section of Wall Behind Fishpond to East of Adlington HallII147 m
Adlington Hall Mews and Tea RoomsII159 m
The Tig House in the Wilderness Garden, Adlington HallII169 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates and Gate Piers to Wilderness Garden at North End of Lime Avenue of Adlington Hall listed?
Yes. Gates and Gate Piers to Wilderness Garden at North End of Lime Avenue of Adlington Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1329975, 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 Gates and Gate Piers to Wilderness Garden at North End of Lime Avenue of Adlington Hall?
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.