Grade II listed · Tameside

John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church

John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 14 July 1987. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 74% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1356459
Date first listed	14 July 1987
Local planning authority	Tameside
Location	53.48781, -2.08992 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1356459

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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 John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church

Name	Grade	Distance
121, Stamford Street	II	16 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	I	18 m
St Michael'S House	II	24 m
Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens	II	119 m
Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial	II*	171 m
The Methodist Church	II	187 m
Albion Congregational Church	II*	195 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Market Hall	II	195 m
Former Post Office	II	223 m
Market Hall	II	230 m

Frequently asked questions

Is John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church listed?

Yes. John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356459, first listed on 14 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tameside, 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.