Grade II listed · Calderdale

Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock

Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 22 February 1984. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 42% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1229753
Date first listed	22 February 1984
Local planning authority	Calderdale
Location	53.69419, -2.09958 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1229753

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Calderdale will require for your works on Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock, 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 Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge Over Rochdale Canal	II	18 m
Todmorden Walsden Church of England Infants School	II	65 m
Tower of Church of St Peter	II	95 m
2, Square Road	II	129 m
Hollins Mill	II	142 m
6-14, Square Road	II	150 m
Hollins Bridge Over the Rochdale Canal	II	154 m
The Cottage Attached to the East of Inchfield House	II	162 m
16 and 18, Square Road	II	170 m
20, Square Road	II	177 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock listed?

Yes. Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1229753, first listed on 22 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rochdale Canal Lock 28 Birks Mill Lock?

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