Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church

Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 22 March 1974. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 35% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387815
Date first listed	22 March 1974
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.26154, -3.02501 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387815

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Nicholas	II*	16 m
Group of 8 Raised Grave Slabs Approximately 2 Metres from East Gable of Church of St Nicholas	II	19 m
Group of 18 Chest Tombs Approximately 2 Metres from South East Corner of Church of St Nicholas	II	19 m
Church Cottage	II	49 m
Plessington Cottage	II	66 m
Peartree Cottage	II	78 m
Church Farmhouse	II	89 m
Rose Cottage	II	107 m
Elm Farmhouse	II	109 m
The White House	II	131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church listed?

Yes. Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387815, first listed on 22 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sundial in Churchyard of St Nicholas Church?

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.