Grade II* listed · Trafford

Sawmill

Sawmill is a Grade II* listed building in Trafford, first listed on 5 March 1959. It is one of 10 Grade II* entries among 262 listed buildings in Trafford; 1% of Trafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sawmill
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1067903
Date first listed	5 March 1959
Local planning authority	Trafford
Location	53.38141, -2.40049 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067903

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Trafford will require for your works on Sawmill, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Sawmill

Name	Grade	Distance
Pier at South West Corner of Forecourt Garden	II	51 m
Stables to South of Hall	I	56 m
2 Small Piers at South of Garden Forecourt	II	93 m
Carriage House Immediately to South of Kitchen Courtyard	I	103 m
Freestanding Pier to North West Corner of Garden Forecourt	II	110 m
Sundial on Garden Forecourt	II	138 m
Pier at South East Corner of Forecourt Garden	II	147 m
Barn Cottages	II	167 m
Stables to West of Barn Cottages	II	175 m
Dunham Hall	I	178 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawmill listed?

Yes. Sawmill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1067903, first listed on 5 March 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sawmill?

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