These buildings have been classified into one of three grades:
- Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest.
- Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
- Grade II buildings are of special interest warranting every effort to preserve them.
Here is a round-up of some of the buildings that have been awarded listed status.
1. St Wilfrid's Church- Market Street, Standish
St Wilfrid's was listed as Grade I in 1966 Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
2. The Museum of Wigan Life- Rodney Street, Wigan
The Museum of Wigan Life formerly the Central Library was awarded Grade II status in 1988 Photo: submit
3. St Thomas's CE Parish Church- Ashton
St Thomas's CE Parish Church was awarded Grade II status in 1966 Photo: Nick Fairhurst
4. Eckersley Mills- Swan Meadow Road, Wigan
Eckersley Mills was awarded Grade II status in 1994 Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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