Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Churchyard Walls and Gateway to Church of St Oswald

Churchyard Walls and Gateway to Church of St Oswald is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 20 December 1983. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 50% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Churchyard Walls and Gateway to Church of St Oswald
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1330215
Date first listed	20 December 1983
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.23862, -2.90348 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1330215

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 Churchyard Walls and Gateway to Church of St Oswald

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial in Churchyard of St Oswalds Church, Backford	II	15 m
Church of St Oswald	II*	28 m
Table Tomb Bearing Margel Arms Churchyard of St Oswalds Church Immediately East of Chancel	II	45 m
Backford Hall	II	176 m
Lodge to Backford Hall	II	238 m
Vicarage	II	276 m
Pump Farmhouse	II	598 m
Barn at Pump Farm	II	628 m
Chorlton Hall	II	957 m
Chorlton Lodge Farmhouse	II	977 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Walls and Gateway to Church of St Oswald listed?

Yes. Churchyard Walls and Gateway to Church of St Oswald is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1330215, first listed on 20 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Walls and Gateway to Church of St Oswald?

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.