Grade I listed · Stockport

Peak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct

Peak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct is a Grade I listed building in Stockport, first listed on 29 March 1966. It is one of 7 Grade I entries among 393 listed buildings in Stockport; 3% of Stockport’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePeak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1242267
Date first listed29 March 1966
Local planning authorityStockport
Location53.40728, -2.06885 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1242267

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stockport will require for your works on Peak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Peak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct

NameGradeDistance
Marple Railway ViaductII47 m
Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest CanalII209 m
Bridge Number 15 at Sj 9528 9011 on Peak Forest CanalII245 m
Marple Locks Number 1 and Adjoining Adjoining Footbridge on Peak Forest CanalII336 m
Bottomlock House on Peak Forest CanalII362 m
Lower Watermeetings FarmhouseII409 m
Marple Locks Number 2 and Adjoining Footbridge on Peak Forest CanalII449 m
Marple Locks Number 3 and Adjoining Footbridge on Peak Forest CanalII559 m
Middle Dale FarmhouseII636 m
Marple Locks Number 4 and Adjoining Footbridge on Peak Forest CanalII649 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Peak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct listed?
Yes. Peak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1242267, first listed on 29 March 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Peak Forest Canal, Goyt Aqueduct?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stockport, 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.