Grade II* listed · Gedling

Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery

Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery is a Grade II* listed building in Gedling, first listed on 27 April 1987. It is one of 15 Grade II* entries among 195 listed buildings in Gedling; 35% of Gedling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1235186
Date first listed	27 April 1987
Local planning authority	Gedling
Location	53.02157, -1.17198 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1235186

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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 Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial	II	487 m
The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company	II	491 m
Alexandra Lodge	II	893 m
Lych gate at Emmanuel Church	II	1.4 km
Emmanuel Church	II*	1.4 km
Garden Walls and Gateway at Bestwood Lodge Hotel	II	1.5 km
Stable Court at Bestwood Lodge Hotel	II	1.6 km
Bakery to North of Bestwood Lodge Hotel	II	1.6 km
Bestwood Lodge Hotel and Terrace Wall	II*	1.6 km
The Old Lodge	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery listed?

Yes. Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1235186, first listed on 27 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery?

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