Grade I listed · West Lancashire

Rufford Old Hall

Rufford Old Hall is a Grade I listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 11 October 1968. It is one of 6 Grade I entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 9% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRufford Old Hall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1374141
Date first listed11 October 1968
Local planning authorityWest Lancashire
Location53.63780, -2.81338 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1374141

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Rufford Old Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rufford Old Hall listed?
Yes. Rufford Old Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1374141, first listed on 11 October 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Rufford Old Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Lancashire, 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.