Grade II listed · Manchester

Hydes Anvil Brewery

Hydes Anvil Brewery is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 6 June 1994. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 62% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hydes Anvil Brewery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1291088
Date first listed	6 June 1994
Local planning authority	Manchester
Location	53.45922, -2.25453 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1291088

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Manchester will require for your works on Hydes Anvil Brewery, 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 Hydes Anvil Brewery

Name	Grade	Distance
St Marys Junior School	II	255 m
Playground Wall of St Marys Junior School, on West, North and East Sides	II	267 m
Chapel Building, Loreto College	II	275 m
St Marys House	II	289 m
Church of St Mary	II*	304 m
Moss Side Peoples Centre	II	313 m
Boundary Wall to Churchyard of Church of St Mary	II	327 m
Nos. 4 AND 6, WITHINGTON ROAD	II	331 m
8 and 10, Whithington Road	II	345 m
Nos. 12 AND 14, WITHINGTON ROAD	II	364 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydes Anvil Brewery listed?

Yes. Hydes Anvil Brewery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1291088, first listed on 6 June 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hydes Anvil Brewery?

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