Grade II listed · Tameside

Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Tollhouse Adjacent to Fairfield Top Lock

Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Tollhouse Adjacent to Fairfield Top Lock is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 14 July 1987. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 74% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Tollhouse Adjacent to Fairfield Top Lock
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1067946
Date first listed	14 July 1987
Local planning authority	Tameside
Location	53.47779, -2.15069 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067946

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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 Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Tollhouse Adjacent to Fairfield Top Lock

Name	Grade	Distance
Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Lock Number 18 (Fairfield Top Lock)	II	18 m
Lock Cottage	II	21 m
Lockside	II	24 m
Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16	II	29 m
Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Packet Boathouse Adjacent to Bridge Number 16	II	55 m
47 and 48, Fairfield Square	II	207 m
No. 49, FAIRFIELD SQUARE	II	210 m
46, Fairfield Square	II	210 m
43, 44 and 45, Fairfield Square	II	211 m
The Orchards	II	213 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Tollhouse Adjacent to Fairfield Top Lock listed?

Yes. Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Tollhouse Adjacent to Fairfield Top Lock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1067946, first listed on 14 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Former Tollhouse Adjacent to Fairfield Top Lock?

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