Grade II listed · Rochdale

Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn

Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn is a Grade II listed building in Rochdale, first listed on 15 December 1967. It is one of 333 Grade II entries among 359 listed buildings in Rochdale; 16% of Rochdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1084291
Date first listed	15 December 1967
Local planning authority	Rochdale
Location	53.60536, -2.24945 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1084291

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochdale will require for your works on Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn, 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 Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II	692 m
Old Birtle	II	1.3 km
Ashworth Fold Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Pig Sties Approximately 20 Metres South East of Ashworth Fold Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Pig Sties 5 Metres North of Ashworth Fold Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Ashworth Hall Estate Cottages and Adjoining Barn	II	1.8 km
Sundial in Ashworth Hall Quadrangle	II	1.8 km
Ashworth Hall	II	1.8 km
Large Barn to North of Ashworth Fold Farmhouse	II	1.8 km
Hooley Bridge Mills	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn listed?

Yes. Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1084291, first listed on 15 December 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Higher Elbut Farmhouse and Attached Stable and Barn?

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.