Grade II listed · Salford

Railings, Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Cathedral of St John

Railings, Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Cathedral of St John is a Grade II listed building in Salford, first listed on 18 January 1980. It is one of 215 Grade II entries among 234 listed buildings in Salford; 25% of Salford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings, Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Cathedral of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386116
Date first listed	18 January 1980
Local planning authority	Salford
Location	53.48345, -2.26069 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386116

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Railings, Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Cathedral of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Salford Education Offices	II	34 m
Cathedral of St John and Attached Cathedral House	II*	44 m
Wall, Archways and Gates to Courtyard of Town Hall	II	101 m
Town Hall	II	141 m
Former Williams Deacon Bank	II	169 m
Church of St Philip	II*	170 m
Eleven Bollards on South Side of Church of St Philip	II	176 m
6-12, Encombe Place	II	184 m
Eight Bollards on West Side of St Philips Church	II	188 m
Independent Chapel	II	198 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings, Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Cathedral of St John listed?

Yes. Railings, Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Cathedral of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386116, first listed on 18 January 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings, Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Cathedral of St John?

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