Grade II listed · Calderdale

Mill dam, mill race, weir and sluice gates for the former Rishworth Mill

Mill dam, mill race, weir and sluice gates for the former Rishworth Mill is a Grade II listed building in Calderdale, first listed on 29 November 2011. It is one of 2,000 Grade II entries among 2,124 listed buildings in Calderdale; 99% of Calderdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mill dam, mill race, weir and sluice gates for the former Rishworth Mill
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1404828
Date first listed	29 November 2011
Local planning authority	Calderdale
Location	53.65553, -1.94664 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1404828

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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 Mill dam, mill race, weir and sluice gates for the former Rishworth Mill

Name	Grade	Distance
Rishworth New Mill Occupied by Croslee Yarns Limited	II	255 m
Bridge End	II	286 m
Lodge 20 Metres to North of Rishworth New Mill	II	320 m
Lower Goat House	II	390 m
Rishworth war memorial	II	436 m
Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers of Rishworth Baptist Church	II	470 m
Rishworth Baptist Church	II	476 m
The Malt House	II	584 m
Milestone Opposite Don Marie Booth Wood	II	606 m
Near Royd Farmhouse and Attached Barn	II	673 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill dam, mill race, weir and sluice gates for the former Rishworth Mill listed?

Yes. Mill dam, mill race, weir and sluice gates for the former Rishworth Mill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1404828, first listed on 29 November 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mill dam, mill race, weir and sluice gates for the former Rishworth Mill?

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.