Grade II* listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount Combermere

Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount Combermere is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 10 January 1972. It is one of 177 Grade II* entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 24% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount Combermere
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1376255
Date first listed	10 January 1972
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18654, -2.89359 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376255

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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 Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount Combermere

Name	Grade	Distance
Propylaea	I	29 m
Cenotaph to Matthew Henry on Grosvenor Street Roundabout	II	35 m
Thomas Gould Tombstone on Grosvenor Street Roundabout	II	63 m
Retaining Walls and Railing of Semi Circular Forecourt	II	66 m
Former Premises of Trustee Savings Bank	II*	94 m
Statue of Queen Victoria Opposite Portico of Assize Courts	II	99 m
Military House	II	106 m
A Block	I	106 m
Grosvenor Museum	II	119 m
B Block	I	119 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount Combermere listed?

Yes. Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount Combermere is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1376255, first listed on 10 January 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Equestrian Statue of Stapleton Cotton Viscount Combermere?

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.