Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery

Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 5 December 1986. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 83% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1330024
Date first listed	5 December 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.19526, -2.45217 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1330024

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery, 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 Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery

Name	Grade	Distance
Cooke Family Tomb in Middlewich Cemetery Circa 80 Metres South of Mortuary Chapels	II	80 m
Gates and Railings to Middlewich Cemetery	II	118 m
Trent and Mersey Canal, Big Lock and Footbridge	II	373 m
28, Wheelock Street	II	409 m
8, Southway	II	431 m
Trent and Mersey Canal, Canal Milepost at Ngr 698 670	II	485 m
10, Hightown	II	536 m
Well in Rear Garden of Number 3 (Newton Old Hall)	II	568 m
Newton Old Hall	II	570 m
Newton Hall	II	582 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery listed?

Yes. Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1330024, first listed on 5 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mortuary Chapels Archway and Spire in Middlewich Cemetery?

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.