Grade II* listed · Calderdale

Woodhouse Mill, engine house and detached chimney 20 metres to south

Woodhouse Mill, engine house and detached chimney 20 metres to south is a Grade II* listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 22 February 1984. It is one of 108 Grade II* entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 42% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWoodhouse Mill, engine house and detached chimney 20 metres to south
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1278321
Date first listed22 February 1984
Local planning authorityCalderdale
Location53.71635, -2.07492 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1278321

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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 Woodhouse Mill, engine house and detached chimney 20 metres to south

NameGradeDistance
Woodhouse Mill BridgeII24 m
Woodhouse Bridge and Retaining Walls to Either SideII52 m
Milestone by Rose and Crown Public House at Ngr Sd 951245II158 m
WoodhouseII158 m
The Rose and Crown Public HouseII182 m
Lobb Mill BridgeII309 m
Rochdale Canal Lock 16 Lobb Mill LockII327 m
3 and 5, Castle GroveII344 m
Rochdale Canal Lock 17 Old Royd Lock and Retaining Walls of Overflow ChannelII348 m
Manchester and Leeds Railway Lob Mill ViaductII359 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodhouse Mill, engine house and detached chimney 20 metres to south listed?
Yes. Woodhouse Mill, engine house and detached chimney 20 metres to south is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1278321, first listed on 22 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Woodhouse Mill, engine house and detached chimney 20 metres to south?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Calderdale, 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.