Grade II listed · Kirklees

Ruins of the Medieval Thornhill Hall in Moated Enclosure, in Rectory Grounds

Ruins of the Medieval Thornhill Hall in Moated Enclosure, in Rectory Grounds is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 30 June 1949. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 0% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ruins of the Medieval Thornhill Hall in Moated Enclosure, in Rectory Grounds
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1134729
Date first listed	30 June 1949
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.66615, -1.61351 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1134729

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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 Ruins of the Medieval Thornhill Hall in Moated Enclosure, in Rectory Grounds

Name	Grade	Distance
Thornhill Hall Cottages	II	80 m
Thornhill Hall	II	96 m
Main Farm Building to Thornhill Hall	II	116 m
The Old Rectory	II	178 m
2, 4 and 6, Combs Road	II	266 m
Lych Gate and Front Wall to the Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	279 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	I	303 m
Boundary Wall to Combs Hall Farmhouse	II	439 m
Lock 400 Yards East of Lodge Farm	II	441 m
Brewhouse in Garden of Combs Hall Farmhouse	II	447 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of the Medieval Thornhill Hall in Moated Enclosure, in Rectory Grounds listed?

Yes. Ruins of the Medieval Thornhill Hall in Moated Enclosure, in Rectory Grounds is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1134729, first listed on 30 June 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ruins of the Medieval Thornhill Hall in Moated Enclosure, in Rectory Grounds?

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