Grade II listed · Amber Valley

Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery

Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery is a Grade II listed building in Amber Valley, first listed on 25 May 1988. It is one of 713 Grade II entries among 778 listed buildings in Amber Valley; 84% of Amber Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1109011
Date first listed	25 May 1988
Local planning authority	Amber Valley
Location	53.06181, -1.38145 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1109011

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Amber Valley will require for your works on Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery, 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 Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery

Name	Grade	Distance
Brittains Colliery Engine House	II	22 m
Former Newlands Inn	II	925 m
Knowts Hall Farmhouse	II	944 m
15, 16 and 17, Golden Valley Road	II	1.1 km
Butterley Hall	II	1.1 km
18 and 19, Golden Valley Road	II	1.1 km
20, 21 and 22, Golden Valley Road	II	1.2 km
Signal Box 30 Metres North East of Cumberland House at the Midland Railway Trust Station	II	1.2 km
Barn to South of Turners Charity Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Turners Charity Farmhouse	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery listed?

Yes. Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1109011, first listed on 25 May 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Headstocks to Brittain Colliery and Attached Machinery?

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