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Listed buildings in Birchwood

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Birchwood is a civil parish in the Borough of Warrington in Cheshire, England, and a suburb to the east of the town of Warrington. It contains two buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated listed buildings, both of which are listed at Grade II. This is the lowest of the three gradings given to listed buildings, applied to "buildings of national importance and special interest".[1] The parish is mainly residential, forming part of Warrington New Town. Its listed buildings consist of a former farmhouse and a former barn.

Name and location Photograph Date Notes
Croft Parish Council Community House
53°25′21″N 2°31′47″W / 53.4225°N 2.5296°W / 53.4225; -2.5296 (Community House)
1709 This originated as a farmhouse, later converted into meeting rooms. It is constructed in brick, with a stone slab roof. The building is in two storeys, with three bays and an added west wing. The windows are sashes.[2]
Barn
53°25′21″N 2°31′45″W / 53.4225°N 2.5293°W / 53.4225; -2.5293 (Barn)
Early 18th century The barn has been converted into a garage and store. It is constructed in brick with a slate roof. It consists of five bays, with a wing added to the east.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Listed Buildings, Historic England, retrieved 30 March 2015
  2. ^ Historic England, "Croft Parish Council Community House, Birchwood (1139381)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 9 February 2013
  3. ^ Historic England, "Barn adjoining Croft Parish Council Community House, Birchwood (1139382)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 9 February 2013