Grade II listed · Leeds

Kirkstall Forge Forge Buildings with Helve Hammers, Slitting Mill Machinery

Kirkstall Forge Forge Buildings with Helve Hammers, Slitting Mill Machinery is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 26 September 1963. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 5% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kirkstall Forge Forge Buildings with Helve Hammers, Slitting Mill Machinery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1256648
Date first listed	26 September 1963
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.82430, -1.62127 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256648

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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 Kirkstall Forge Forge Buildings with Helve Hammers, Slitting Mill Machinery

Name	Grade	Distance
Forge Locks	II	144 m
Kirkstall Forge Former Stables Now Garages	II	171 m
Kirkstall Forge Former Cottages Now Offices	II	187 m
Kirkstall Forge Milestone East of East Gateway	II	322 m
Church of St Mary	II	679 m
Vesper Gate at Kirkstall Abbey	II	726 m
Newlay Locks	II	806 m
Kirkstall Lock	II	886 m
Guesthouse at Kirkstall Abbey	II	933 m
Gatehouse at Kirkstall Abbey (Abbey House Folk Museum)	II*	956 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkstall Forge Forge Buildings with Helve Hammers, Slitting Mill Machinery listed?

Yes. Kirkstall Forge Forge Buildings with Helve Hammers, Slitting Mill Machinery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256648, first listed on 26 September 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kirkstall Forge Forge Buildings with Helve Hammers, Slitting Mill Machinery?

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