Grade II listed · Manchester

Electricity Junction Box on Castle Street, Manchester

Electricity Junction Box on Castle Street, Manchester is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 29 September 2021. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 99% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameElectricity Junction Box on Castle Street, Manchester
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1475254
Date first listed29 September 2021
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.47437, -2.25350 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1475254

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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 Electricity Junction Box on Castle Street, Manchester

NameGradeDistance
Former Congregational ChapelII61 m
Electricity Junction Box in Castlefield canal basin, ManchesterII66 m
Electricity Junction Box in Castlefield canal basin, ManchesterII84 m
Castlefield Railway Viaduct from G-Mex to Dawson StreetII91 m
Boundary Stone on Knott Mill BridgeII148 m
Floodgate on East Side of Knott Mill BridgeII148 m
Rochdale Canal Lock Number 92 and Castle Street BridgeII156 m
Deansgate StationII159 m
Merchants WarehouseII173 m
Rochdale Canal Lock Keepers Cottage at Lock Number 91, Next to Gaythorn TunnelII180 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Electricity Junction Box on Castle Street, Manchester listed?
Yes. Electricity Junction Box on Castle Street, Manchester is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1475254, first listed on 29 September 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Electricity Junction Box on Castle Street, Manchester?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.