Grade II listed · Bradford

Main Block to Highgate Mills and Portal Between Number 74 Highgate Road and Number 2 Back Lane

Main Block to Highgate Mills and Portal Between Number 74 Highgate Road and Number 2 Back Lane is a Grade II listed building in Bradford, first listed on 9 August 1983. It is one of 2,190 Grade II entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 26% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Main Block to Highgate Mills and Portal Between Number 74 Highgate Road and Number 2 Back Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1314432
Date first listed	9 August 1983
Local planning authority	Bradford
Location	53.77275, -1.81748 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1314432

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Main Block to Highgate Mills and Portal Between Number 74 Highgate Road and Number 2 Back Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
12-18, Back Lane	II	34 m
78, Highgate Road	II	105 m
9-13, Back Lane	II	161 m
Pollit Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn	II	280 m
31 and 33, Highgate Road	II	293 m
9-15, Highgate Road	II	359 m
3, 5 and 7 Highgate Road	II	373 m
Wharton Square	II	380 m
Number 154 and Workshop	II	473 m
156, 158 and 160, Highgate Road	II	490 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Block to Highgate Mills and Portal Between Number 74 Highgate Road and Number 2 Back Lane listed?

Yes. Main Block to Highgate Mills and Portal Between Number 74 Highgate Road and Number 2 Back Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1314432, first listed on 9 August 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Main Block to Highgate Mills and Portal Between Number 74 Highgate Road and Number 2 Back Lane?

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