Grade II listed · Oldham

Hartford Works

Hartford Works is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 20 April 1988. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 87% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hartford Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1201688
Date first listed	20 April 1988
Local planning authority	Oldham
Location	53.53888, -2.13131 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201688

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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 Hartford Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Workshop Building Immediately to East of Hartford Works	II	30 m
Former Office Block of Platt Brothers	II	92 m
Hartford Mill	II	327 m
Former Coach House to Number 38	II	449 m
Werneth Lodge	II	476 m
Moravian Sunday School	II	511 m
Gateway to Former Blind Workshops	II	578 m
Conservatory in Park	II	584 m
Werneth Hall	II	617 m
91 and 93, Windsor Road	II	620 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartford Works listed?

Yes. Hartford Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1201688, first listed on 20 April 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hartford Works?

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