Grade II listed · Bolton

Rock Hall

Rock Hall is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 19 August 1986. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 59% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rock Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1309778
Date first listed	19 August 1986
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.55682, -2.38806 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1309778

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bolton will require for your works on Rock Hall, 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 Rock Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone Approximately 220 Metres South East of Hall Lane	II	331 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Post Approximately 220 Metres East of Hall Lane, Opposite Milestone	II	363 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone Approximately 600 Metres South East of Hall Lane	II	480 m
Railway bridge No. 46 at end of Carlton Street	II	590 m
Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal Milestone Approximately 230 Metres North of Prestolee Road	II	683 m
Town Hall	II	836 m
Carnegie Library	II	840 m
Former Baptist Church	II	843 m
Prestolee Bridge Over River Irwell	II	902 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	913 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Hall listed?

Yes. Rock Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1309778, first listed on 19 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rock Hall?

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