1 and 2, Abbey Square
1 and 2, Abbey Square is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 July 1955. It is one of 177 Grade II* entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 3% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | 1 and 2, Abbey Square |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1376023 |
| Date first listed | 28 July 1955 |
| Local planning authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Location | 53.19227, -2.89197 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1376023 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on 1 and 2, Abbey Square, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 1 and 2, Abbey Square
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Abbey Square | II* | 12 m |
| Perimeter Wall to Central Oval Raised Lawn | II | 14 m |
| Numbers 54 and 56 Street | II | 14 m |
| Abbey Gateway | I | 15 m |
| Numbers 62 and 64 Street | II | 19 m |
| Numbers 66-74 Street | II | 26 m |
| Cross in Centre of Abbey Square | II | 27 m |
| Chester Magistrates Court | II | 30 m |
| 4, 5 and 6, Abbey Square | II* | 31 m |
| Wall and Railings to South Side of Abbey Square | II | 31 m |