Grade II listed · Bolton

Folly Approximately 114 Metres West of Arley Hall

Folly Approximately 114 Metres West of Arley Hall is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 19 August 1986. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 59% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Folly Approximately 114 Metres West of Arley Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1356778
Date first listed	19 August 1986
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.59131, -2.62374 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1356778

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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 Folly Approximately 114 Metres West of Arley Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Coach House to West of Arley Hall	II	52 m
Arley Hall Wigan Golf Club	II	83 m
Bridge Over Leeds and Liverpool Canal (No. 64)	II	130 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Anderton Bridge (No.65)	II	965 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Aberdeen Bridge (No.66)	II	1.3 km
Holmes Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge	II	1.8 km
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Aqueduct Over River Douglas	II	2.1 km
Church of St Katharine	II	2.5 km
Blackrod War Memorial	II	3.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Folly Approximately 114 Metres West of Arley Hall listed?

Yes. Folly Approximately 114 Metres West of Arley Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356778, first listed on 19 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Folly Approximately 114 Metres West of Arley Hall?

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