Grade II listed · Knowsley

Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road

Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road is a Grade II listed building in Knowsley, first listed on 18 August 2021. It is one of 100 Grade II entries among 105 listed buildings in Knowsley; 98% of Knowsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1476481
Date first listed	18 August 2021
Local planning authority	Knowsley
Location	53.42341, -2.78909 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1476481

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Knowsley will require for your works on Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Premises of the Lancashire Watch Company Now Forming Part of the Prescot Trade Centre	II	882 m
Number 20 Detached Workshop to Rear of	II	1.1 km
Former Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot	II	1.1 km
30 Eccleston Street	II	1.2 km
Number 9 with Former Workshop to Rear	II	1.2 km
17, Atherton Street	II	1.2 km
21-23 Eccleston Street	II	1.2 km
48 and 50, St Helens Road	II	1.2 km
37, High Street	II	1.2 km
Prescot War Memorial	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road listed?

Yes. Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1476481, first listed on 18 August 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milestone set on the north-east verge of Warrington Road (A57), approximately 18 metres north-west of the junction with Gilbert Road?

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