Grade II listed · Bolton

Gate Piers and Railings to Former Methodist Church

Gate Piers and Railings to Former Methodist Church is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 30 April 1999. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 81% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers and Railings to Former Methodist Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1388068
Date first listed	30 April 1999
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.58246, -2.42793 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388068

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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 Gate Piers and Railings to Former Methodist Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Town Hall	II	28 m
34, All Saints Street	II	38 m
Former Methodist Church	II	43 m
All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church	II	78 m
Former New Jerusalem Church	II	103 m
Church of St George	II*	167 m
Walls, Railings, Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard of Church of St George Walls, Railings, Gate Piers and Gates to St Georges Churchyard	II	209 m
Group of 4 K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Market Hall	II	229 m
Church of St Andrew and St George (United Reformed)	II	237 m
Market Hall and All Ground Floor Shops	II	237 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Railings to Former Methodist Church listed?

Yes. Gate Piers and Railings to Former Methodist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388068, first listed on 30 April 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Railings to Former Methodist Church?

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