Grade II listed · Newark and Sherwood

Rufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings

Rufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings is a Grade II listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 28 April 1986. It is one of 1,295 Grade II entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 69% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1302313
Date first listed28 April 1986
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.18308, -1.03266 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1302313

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newark and Sherwood will require for your works on Rufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings, 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 Rufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings

NameGradeDistance
Major Icehouse at Rufford AbbeyII448 m
Garden Urn 100 Metres North East of Rufford AbbeyII601 m
Garden Urn 110 Metres North West of Rufford AbbeyII637 m
Minor Icehouse at Rufford AbbeyII638 m
Garden Urn 28 Metres North of Rufford AbbeyII666 m
Garden Urn 25 Metres East of Rufford AbbeyII777 m
Rufford AbbeyI778 m
Garden Urn 60 Metres West of Rufford AbbeyII779 m
Garden Urn 62 Metres West of Rufford AbbeyII789 m
Stable Block at Rufford AbbeyII822 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings listed?
Yes. Rufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1302313, first listed on 28 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Rufford Abbey Sawmill and Adjoining Outbuildings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, 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.