Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate

Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 July 1955. It is one of 86 Grade I entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 3% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1376165
Date first listed	28 July 1955
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18936, -2.88822 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376165

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate

Name	Grade	Distance
Thimblebys Tower	I	8 m
South East Angle Tower and Wall of Roman Legionary Fortress	I	10 m
Fragment of Deva Roman Fortress Wall	II	23 m
Old Newgate	II*	24 m
The Plumbers Arms Public House	II	35 m
The Newgate	II	37 m
23, Newgate Street	II	37 m
19, Newgate Street	II	46 m
15 and 17, Newgate Street	II	54 m
Wesleyan Methodist Church	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate listed?

Yes. Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1376165, first listed on 28 July 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Part of City Wall from Thimblebys Tower to Old Newgate?

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