Grade II listed · Ribble Valley

Stocks Wells

Stocks Wells is a Grade II listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 19 May 1950. It is one of 761 Grade II entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 0% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stocks Wells
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1072354
Date first listed	19 May 1950
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.87081, -2.39557 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072354

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on Stocks Wells, 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 Stocks Wells

Name	Grade	Distance
1 and 3, Parson Lane	II	143 m
32-36, Parson Lane	II	149 m
Outbuilding and Stable Block to Clitheroe Castle and Premises Occupied by Ribble Valley Borough Council	II	152 m
Clitheroe Castle	I	158 m
28 and 30, Parson Lane	II	160 m
Premises Occupied by Ribble Valley Borough Council in Grounds of Clitheroe Castle	II	176 m
Clitheroe War Memorial	II	184 m
18 and 20, Parson Lane	II	188 m
Turret from Houses of Parliament in Gardens of Clitheroe Castle	II	190 m
New Inn	II	190 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stocks Wells listed?

Yes. Stocks Wells is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1072354, first listed on 19 May 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stocks Wells?

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