Grade II listed · Bolton

Church of St John the Evangelist

Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 31 May 1966. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 2% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Evangelist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1356796
Date first listed	31 May 1966
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.54862, -2.38789 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1356796

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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 Church of St John the Evangelist

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates and Gate Piers to West of St John'S Church	II	30 m
Clammerclough Railway Tunnel	II	251 m
Town Hall	II	600 m
Railway bridge No. 46 at end of Carlton Street	II	661 m
Carnegie Library	II	665 m
Former Baptist Church	II	702 m
Kearsley Mill	II	773 m
Seddon's Fold Farmhouse	II	774 m
Stable at Seddon's Fold	II	777 m
Cenotaph	II	778 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Evangelist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Evangelist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356796, first listed on 31 May 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Evangelist?

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.