Grade II* listed · Wiltshire

Main Block of Abbey Mills

Main Block of Abbey Mills is a Grade II* listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 18 April 1952. It is one of 698 Grade II* entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 6% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Main Block of Abbey Mills
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1200197
Date first listed	18 April 1952
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.34725, -2.25264 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1200197

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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 Main Block of Abbey Mills

Name	Grade	Distance
2 Gates with Railings 2 Piers and Walls Around Forecourt to Abbey House	II	23 m
The Dutch Barton	II	32 m
Dutch Barton Cottage	II	32 m
Water Gate to North of Westbury House	II	37 m
Wallington Hall	II*	40 m
Abbey House, Annexe to Rear of Abbey House	II*	42 m
19-21, Church Street	II	49 m
Girl Guide Headquarters	II	52 m
Druce'S Hill House	II*	54 m
Wall with 2 Arched Recesses Running East from Holy Trinity Church Hall	II	56 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Block of Abbey Mills listed?

Yes. Main Block of Abbey Mills is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1200197, first listed on 18 April 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Main Block of Abbey Mills?

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