Grade II listed · Chorley

1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 24 June 2010. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 95% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393859
Date first listed	24 June 2010
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.65473, -2.73332 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393859

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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 1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Re-Used Calvary Cross Slab, Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II*	10 m
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II*	19 m
Re-Used Elizabethan Ledger Slab in the Churchyard of Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II*	39 m
Eccleston Bridge	II	111 m
Manor House Farmhouse	II	250 m
102 and 104, Towngate	II	505 m
Farmers Arms Inn with Buildings Attached Including Number 101	II	533 m
Former Cowhouse Circa 30 Metres West of Parr Hall	II	545 m
Parr Hall	II	571 m
Bank House	II	602 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary listed?

Yes. 1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393859, first listed on 24 June 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

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