Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Ashton Mills

Ashton Mills is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 26 November 1976. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 36% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ashton Mills
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1021674
Date first listed	26 November 1976
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.31797, -2.20139 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1021674

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Ashton Mills, 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 Ashton Mills

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Engine House North West of Ashton Mills	II	28 m
Ashton Mills Chimney	II	42 m
Stove Rack at Ashton Mills	II	59 m
Youth Centre, Formerly Part of Court Mills	II	151 m
Garden Wall and Gate Piers to South East of Courtfield House	II	161 m
Courtfield House	II*	182 m
Workshop to South West of Courtfield House, Together with Lead Pump	II	184 m
The Castle Public House	II	193 m
8-15, Polebarn Road	II	240 m
Rosefield and Homefield with gatepiers, gate standards and gate	II*	244 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton Mills listed?

Yes. Ashton Mills is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1021674, first listed on 26 November 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ashton Mills?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.