Grade II listed · Calderdale

Dovecote to South of Swallow Shaw

Dovecote to South of Swallow Shaw is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 22 February 1984. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 42% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDovecote to South of Swallow Shaw
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1366178
Date first listed22 February 1984
Local planning authorityCalderdale
Location53.72718, -2.07676 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1366178

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Calderdale will require for your works on Dovecote to South of Swallow Shaw, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Dovecote to South of Swallow Shaw

NameGradeDistance
Swallowshaw and Attached BarnII*17 m
Killup Farmhouse and Attached BarnII215 m
Cottage 20 Metres to North of Higher AshesII274 m
Barn and Attached Cottage 10 Metres North of Higher Ashes CottageII292 m
Higher Ashes FarmhouseII*293 m
Lower Ashes Farmhouse and Attached Gate PiersII*337 m
Gate Piers to Garden Front of Lower Ashes FarmhouseII346 m
Great House CloughII353 m
Cottage 10 Metres to North of Rodwell HeadII432 m
Higher BirksII442 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote to South of Swallow Shaw listed?
Yes. Dovecote to South of Swallow Shaw is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1366178, 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 Dovecote to South of Swallow Shaw?
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.