Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey

Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 19 May 1986. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 77% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1330136
Date first listed	19 May 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	52.99292, -2.61583 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1330136

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
Northern Range of Service Buildings	II	29 m
Combermere Abbey	I	34 m
Game Larder to the Centre of the Service Court at Combermere Abbey	II*	42 m
Southern Range of Service Buildings	II	53 m
Stable Block	II	252 m
Icehouse Circa 100 Yards from the Stable Block at Combermere Abbey	II	333 m
Brankelow Cottage	II	624 m
Stone Lodge	II	1.3 km
Gate Piers and Railings Circa 5 Yards to North East of Stone Lodge	II	1.3 km
Monumental Obelisk	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey listed?

Yes. Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1330136, first listed on 19 May 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sundial and Base Circa 5 Yards to South East of Combermere Abbey?

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.