Grade II listed · Derbyshire Dales

The Rocks

The Rocks is a Grade II listed building in Derbyshire Dales, first listed on 26 October 1972. It is one of 2,115 Grade II entries among 2,304 listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales; 31% of Derbyshire Dales’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rocks
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1248193
Date first listed	26 October 1972
Local planning authority	Derbyshire Dales
Location	53.13213, -1.55949 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1248193

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Derbyshire Dales will require for your works on The Rocks, 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 The Rocks

Name	Grade	Distance
Dale Cottage	II*	68 m
Chapel of St John the Baptist Supporting Retaining Wall and Attached Boundary Walls	II*	184 m
The Ruskin Hall	II	246 m
High Tor Hotel	II	271 m
Boathouse Inn	II	307 m
Cliffe House	II	352 m
Pic Tor War Memorial	II	377 m
The Rectory	II	438 m
Wheatsheaf Farmhouse	II*	485 m
Duke William Inn	II	503 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rocks listed?

Yes. The Rocks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248193, first listed on 26 October 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rocks?

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