Grade II listed · Calderdale

Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge

Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 19 July 1988. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 84% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1134496
Date first listed	19 July 1988
Local planning authority	Calderdale
Location	53.70930, -1.90622 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1134496

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Calderdale will require for your works on Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge, 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 Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
The Jolly Sailor	II	64 m
42, 44 and 46 Wharf Street	II	86 m
Wall with 2 Gateways and Gates to West and South of Christ Church	II	86 m
Gateway and Gates Approximately 20 Metres East of East End of Christ Church	II	92 m
Christ Church	II	95 m
Lock Number 1 Onto Sowerby Basin, Sowerby Bridge	II	129 m
75, Wharf Street	II	146 m
The Shop	II	153 m
Wharf House	II	157 m
The Moorings and Sowerby Marine Limited	II	160 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge listed?

Yes. Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1134496, first listed on 19 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby Bridge?

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