Grade II listed · Liverpool

Retaining Wall to West Of, and Railings to South of Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas

Retaining Wall to West Of, and Railings to South of Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 19 June 1985. It is one of 1,394 Grade II entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 72% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRetaining Wall to West Of, and Railings to South of Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1356312
Date first listed19 June 1985
Local planning authorityLiverpool
Location53.40674, -2.99506 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1356312

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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 Retaining Wall to West Of, and Railings to South of Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas

NameGradeDistance
Church of Our Lady and St NicholasII36 m
Simpson FountainII37 m
Tower BuildingII*49 m
Mersey ChambersII82 m
Hargreaves BuildingII90 m
Mersey Tunnel EntranceII121 m
Oriel ChambersI122 m
Royal Liver Building, Iron Railings and Stone Piers Surrounding Royal Liver BuildingI139 m
Nautilus HouseII171 m
New Quay Ventilation Station to the Mersey Road TunnelII173 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall to West Of, and Railings to South of Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas listed?
Yes. Retaining Wall to West Of, and Railings to South of Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356312, first listed on 19 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall to West Of, and Railings to South of Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Liverpool, 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.