Listed buildings in Capenhurst explained

Capenhurst is a civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England. It contains three buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated listed buildings, all of which are at Grade II. This grade is the lowest of the three gradings given to listed buildings and is applied to "buildings of national importance and special interest". The listed buildings consist of a church, a pinfold, and a guidepost.

Name and locationPhotographDateNotes
Pinfold
53.2572°N -2.9516°W
The pinfold is constructed in sandstone, and consists of a square enclosure with a gateway on the east side between simple gate piers.
Holy Trinity Church
53.2574°N -2.9489°W
1856–59The church was designed by James Harrison, and in 1889–90 the tower was added by John Douglas. The church is constructed in sandstone, and has a tiled roof. It consists of a nave with a south porch, a chancel, a vestry, and a west tower. On the top of the tower is a timber-framed stage and a broach spire covered in Lakeland slates.
Guidepost
53.2547°N -2.9659°W
The guidepost was erected for the Wirral Footpaths Preservation Society. It consists of an octagonal cast iron shaft with a moulded top and a ball finial. On the shaft is an inscription, and the fingerpost indicates the direction to Ledsham.

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