Listed Buildings in Heswall Parish
In Heswall and Gayton there are eight buildings listed as of architectural and historic interest by The Secretary of State for the Department of the Environment in Heswall and Gayton. This listing gives buildings protection against demolition and alteration.
The following summary is based on the reasons given the buildings being selected for greater protection. A star indicates that part of the interior is also of historic or architectural interest.
The following summary is based on the reasons given the buildings being selected for greater protection. A star indicates that part of the interior is also of historic or architectural interest.
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Lloyds Bank, Telegraph Road Built in 1907 to designs by Grayson and Ould. Described as a varied and well managed complex design by GH Grayson, a talented Cheshire architect who did important work at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Sandstone ashlar, some half timberwork and a Cumbrian slated roof. |
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Gayton Hall, Gayton Farm Road, Gayton (Grade II*)
Built in the late 17th Century but recased in c1750. Brick with sandstone dressings and a slated roof in three storeys standing on a stone base, the exterior and much of the interior is listed. Two oaks in the garden named William and Mary commemorate the visit of William of Orange who stayed here.
Dovecote, Gayton Farm Road, Gayton (Grade II*)
Brick with stone dressings and base. Inscribed lintel of Edward Glegg and two vertical bullseye openings.
The Old Farm, Gayton Farm Road, Gayton (Grade II)
An old farm house with a date stone inscribed RCM 1761. Brick with stone and slate roof in two storeys with later bays on the right converted from farm buildings Raking stone buttress.
Old Windmill, Telegraph Road, Gayton (Grade II)
Built in the mid 18th century or earlier, a stone constructed conical tower, now converted to a dwelling house.
Oldfield Farmhouse, Oldfield Farm Lane, Heswall (Grade II)
A farmhouse, now divided into two, with a a datestone RS 1604 (Sir Rowland Stanley). Built of stone with two storeys and attics under a slate roof.
Built in the late 17th Century but recased in c1750. Brick with sandstone dressings and a slated roof in three storeys standing on a stone base, the exterior and much of the interior is listed. Two oaks in the garden named William and Mary commemorate the visit of William of Orange who stayed here.
Dovecote, Gayton Farm Road, Gayton (Grade II*)
Brick with stone dressings and base. Inscribed lintel of Edward Glegg and two vertical bullseye openings.
The Old Farm, Gayton Farm Road, Gayton (Grade II)
An old farm house with a date stone inscribed RCM 1761. Brick with stone and slate roof in two storeys with later bays on the right converted from farm buildings Raking stone buttress.
Old Windmill, Telegraph Road, Gayton (Grade II)
Built in the mid 18th century or earlier, a stone constructed conical tower, now converted to a dwelling house.
Oldfield Farmhouse, Oldfield Farm Lane, Heswall (Grade II)
A farmhouse, now divided into two, with a a datestone RS 1604 (Sir Rowland Stanley). Built of stone with two storeys and attics under a slate roof.
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Church of St. Peter, Village Road, Heswall (Grade II *) The parish church with a part 14th Century tower, the bell stage late 15th Century. The main body of the church was rebuilt in 1879 with an added chapel in 1893 by JF Doyle. Sandstone with a slated roof. Wall tablets and armorial panels to the Gleggs and reredos and stained glass by CE Kempe. |
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Sundial of St. Peter's, Village Road, Heswall (Grade II)
Sundial dated 1726 in stone with baluster form on two circular steps. Octagonal plate and gnomen (now missing).
Sundial dated 1726 in stone with baluster form on two circular steps. Octagonal plate and gnomen (now missing).
War Memorial, Dee View Road/The Mount, Heswall
