Grade II listed · Warrington

Travellers' Rest stone at Great Sankey

Travellers' Rest stone at Great Sankey is a Grade II listed building in Warrington, first listed on 18 June 2009. It is one of 353 Grade II entries among 377 listed buildings in Warrington; 97% of Warrington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTravellers' Rest stone at Great Sankey
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1393568
Date first listed18 June 2009
Local planning authorityWarrington
Location53.39282, -2.66416 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1393568

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Warrington will require for your works on Travellers' Rest stone at Great Sankey, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Travellers' Rest stone at Great Sankey listed?
Yes. Travellers' Rest stone at Great Sankey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393568, first listed on 18 June 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Travellers' Rest stone at Great Sankey?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Warrington, 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.