Grade II listed · Kirklees

Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne

Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 5 March 1987. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 95% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135275
Date first listed	5 March 1987
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.58597, -1.62904 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135275

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne, 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 Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne

Name	Grade	Distance
L Shaped Block at South West Corner of Nortonthorpe Mills	II	29 m
Engine House Nortonthorpe Mills	II	50 m
Milepost 100 Yards West of Number 195	II	173 m
Barn 20 Yards to West of Lower Busker Farmhouse	II	378 m
Range of Farm Buildings at Bagden Hall Farm to West of Group	II	393 m
Church of St Augustine	II	466 m
Wheatley Hill Farmhouse	II*	622 m
Upper Bagden Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
22 and 24, King Street	II	1.4 km
12 and 14, Queen Street	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne listed?

Yes. Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135275, first listed on 5 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mill Chimney at Nortonthorpe Mills on North Side of River Dearne?

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.