Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Unnamed Drum Tower 50 Metres East of the Bridgegate

Unnamed Drum Tower 50 Metres East of the Bridgegate 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	Unnamed Drum Tower 50 Metres East of the Bridgegate
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1376171
Date first listed	28 July 1955
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18640, -2.88869 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376171

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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 Unnamed Drum Tower 50 Metres East of the Bridgegate

Name	Grade	Distance
Part of City Walls from Bridgegate to Drum Tower 50 Metres East	I	11 m
13, Bridge Place	II	21 m
Number 7, 9 and 11 and Railings to Forecourt	II	26 m
Number 5 and Rear Dwelling and Attached Wall	II*	34 m
The Bridgegate	I	41 m
3, Bridge Place	II	45 m
1, Bridge Place	II	50 m
Cross Keys Public House and Raised Forecourt	II	54 m
Chester Weir and Salmon Leap	I	57 m
4, Duke Street	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unnamed Drum Tower 50 Metres East of the Bridgegate listed?

Yes. Unnamed Drum Tower 50 Metres East of the Bridgegate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1376171, 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 Unnamed Drum Tower 50 Metres East of the Bridgegate?

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.