Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston

Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 12 February 2025. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 100% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1484632
Date first listed	12 February 2025
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.28591, -2.49274 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1484632

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston, 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 Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston

Name	Grade	Distance
Farm Building 20 Metres East of Lane Ends Farmhouse	II	85 m
Lane Ends Farmhouse	II	104 m
Marston War Memorial	II	812 m
Canal Milestone at Ngr 6626 7616	II	1.1 km
South Bank Cottages	II	1.1 km
Churchyard Wall to High Street, School Lane and Southbank	II	1.1 km
Goldmine House Rose Cottage	II	1.1 km
Sundial 12 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Mary and All Angels	II	1.1 km
Church of St Mary and All Saints	I	1.1 km
The Old Schoolhouse	II*	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston listed?

Yes. Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1484632, first listed on 12 February 2025. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Guidepost (Fingerpost), Higher Marston?

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.