Grade II listed · Burnley

Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley Hall

Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley Hall is a Grade II listed building in Burnley, first listed on 10 November 1951. It is one of 288 Grade II entries among 307 listed buildings in Burnley; 0% of Burnley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1247301
Date first listed	10 November 1951
Local planning authority	Burnley
Location	53.77208, -2.22552 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1247301

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Craft Museum Approximately 40 Metres West of Towneley Hall	II	276 m
Towneley Hall	I	283 m
The Old Stables Cafe Approximately 50 Metres North of Towneley Hall	II	352 m
Barn Approximately 50 Metres West of Towneley Farmhouse	II	356 m
Burnley War Memorial	II*	368 m
Coke Ovens	II	373 m
Towneley Farmhouse and Towneley Farm Cottages Numbers 1 and 2	II	408 m
Towneley Golf Club Clubhouse Shop and Cottage	II	677 m
Rockwood	II	950 m
Park View	II	992 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley Hall listed?

Yes. Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1247301, first listed on 10 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Foldys Cross Approximately 300 Metres South West of Towneley Hall?

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