Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Chimney and former Engine House at premises of Birkett and Roberts

Chimney and former Engine House at premises of Birkett and Roberts is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 14 October 1981. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 38% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chimney and former Engine House at premises of Birkett and Roberts
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1096591
Date first listed	14 October 1981
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.77433, -1.55533 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1096591

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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 Chimney and former Engine House at premises of Birkett and Roberts

Name	Grade	Distance
Town Hall	II	158 m
Emmanuel Church	II	245 m
Former offices of Sharpe Brothers and Co Ltd	II	275 m
Chimney at Wraggs Pipe Works	II	277 m
The Cottage	II	298 m
Front range of former Sharpe's Pottery	II	303 m
Bottle kiln to former Sharpe's Pottery	II	311 m
Granville Mill	II	521 m
Springfield Junior School	II	568 m
Bottle Kiln at Hill Top Works: Neville Lumb and Company Limited	II	943 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chimney and former Engine House at premises of Birkett and Roberts listed?

Yes. Chimney and former Engine House at premises of Birkett and Roberts is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1096591, first listed on 14 October 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chimney and former Engine House at premises of Birkett and Roberts?

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