Grade II* listed · High Peak

Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps

Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps is a Grade II* listed building in High Peak, first listed on 23 February 1998. It is one of 19 Grade II* entries among 636 listed buildings in High Peak; 94% of High Peak’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTorr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1119721
Date first listed23 February 1998
Local planning authorityHigh Peak
Location53.36487, -2.00292 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1119721

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps

NameGradeDistance
K6 Telephone KioskII89 m
Torr Top CottagesII176 m
Highlee HallII286 m
K6 Telephone KioskII290 m
Storehouse (Formerly Carriage House to Highlee Hall)II307 m
Nos 34 and 36 (Former Bank Building and Attached Boundary Wall)II351 m
The Cruck BarnII457 m
66, High StreetII464 m
The George HotelII481 m
Stone Wall with Plaque in Car Park to the North of the Mason'S Arms Public HouseII489 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps listed?
Yes. Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1119721, first listed on 23 February 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from High Peak, 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.