Grade II listed · West Lindsey

Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill

Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill is a Grade II listed building in West Lindsey, first listed on 21 December 1984. It is one of 813 Grade II entries among 956 listed buildings in West Lindsey; 43% of West Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1063480
Date first listed	21 December 1984
Local planning authority	West Lindsey
Location	53.45397, -0.24592 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1063480

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Planium checks which consents West Lindsey will require for your works on Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill, 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 Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill

Name	Grade	Distance
Watermill	II	15 m
Church of St Mary	II	95 m
Old Rectory	II	433 m
Thoresway Grange Farmhouse	II	888 m
Stainton Hall Farm Office and Attached Cottage	II	2.1 km
Stainton Hall Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Stone Farmhouse	II	2.4 km
Church of St Andrew	II	2.5 km
Croxby Hall	II*	2.8 km
South Farmhouse	II	2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill listed?

Yes. Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1063480, first listed on 21 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wheelhouse at Thoresway Water Mill?

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