Grade II listed · Tameside

Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance

Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 6 February 1986. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 38% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162961
Date first listed	6 February 1986
Local planning authority	Tameside
Location	53.50591, -2.04157 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162961

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tameside will require for your works on Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance, 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 Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance

Name	Grade	Distance
Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel North Entrance	II	186 m
Railway tunnel portal, MVL3/11 Scout Tunnel (south end)	II	222 m
Kershaw Hey Farmhouse	II	365 m
Railway underbridge MVL3/10, Manchester Road	II	520 m
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Black Rock Bridge at Sd 976 004	II	562 m
Heyrod Bridge	II	825 m
Holly Cottage	II	859 m
14, 16 and 18, John Street	II	865 m
Railway overbridge MVL3/8, Heyrod Footbridge	II	909 m
Stamford Arms	II	924 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance listed?

Yes. Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162961, first listed on 6 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Huddersfield Narrow Canal Scout Tunnel, south entrance?

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