Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings

Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 12 July 2017. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 99% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1442701
Date first listed	12 July 2017
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.28611, -2.72289 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1442701

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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 Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Anti-Aircraft Operations Room, Frodsham	II	230 m
War Memorial	II	274 m
56, Hillside Road	II	404 m
Ring O Bells Inn	II	473 m
Overton House	II	494 m
War memorial cross in the churchyard of St Laurence's Church	II	501 m
Sundial 9 Metres South of South Porch of St Lawrence'S Church	II	504 m
Wright Tomb 1 Metre East of South Pier of West Gate to St Lawrence'S Churchyard	II	512 m
Church of St Lawrence	I	526 m
The Old Vicarage	II*	554 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings listed?

Yes. Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1442701, first listed on 12 July 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Frodsham War Memorial Gates and Railings?

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.