Grade II listed · Rochdale

Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road)

Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road) is a Grade II listed building in Rochdale, first listed on 12 February 1985. It is one of 333 Grade II entries among 359 listed buildings in Rochdale; 24% of Rochdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1038316
Date first listed	12 February 1985
Local planning authority	Rochdale
Location	53.60827, -2.14434 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1038316

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochdale will require for your works on Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road), 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 Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road)

Name	Grade	Distance
Rochdale Canal Lock Number 50 (Moss Lower Lock)	II	200 m
Norwich Street Mills	II	336 m
Church of St Peter, St Peters Street, Rochdale	II	347 m
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge	II	503 m
Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist	II*	775 m
17 Milnrow Road	II	798 m
Newbold Buildings, 33-37 Oldham Road	II	803 m
Church of Saint Mary	II	826 m
Saint Marys Church of England School	II	866 m
132, Drake Street	II	900 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road) listed?

Yes. Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1038316, first listed on 12 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rochdale Canal Lock Number 49 (Moss Upper Lock) (East of Oldham Road)?

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