Grade II listed · Oldham

World War Two pillbox overlooking A62 (Huddersfield Road), Bleak Hey Nook, Standedge

World War Two pillbox overlooking A62 (Huddersfield Road), Bleak Hey Nook, Standedge is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 12 February 2020. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 99% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWorld War Two pillbox overlooking A62 (Huddersfield Road), Bleak Hey Nook, Standedge
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1465069
Date first listed12 February 2020
Local planning authorityOldham
Location53.58168, -1.99077 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1465069

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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 World War Two pillbox overlooking A62 (Huddersfield Road), Bleak Hey Nook, Standedge

NameGradeDistance
Oak Dene FarmhouseII158 m
Dean Head Farm and Adjoining CottageII183 m
Ackers FarmhouseII197 m
Hook Farm CottageII204 m
Nook Farmhouse and Number 5II216 m
Well Croft and Well Croft HouseII228 m
MoorlandsII254 m
Moorlands CottageII260 m
Fair ViewII266 m
View BanksII271 m

Frequently asked questions

Is World War Two pillbox overlooking A62 (Huddersfield Road), Bleak Hey Nook, Standedge listed?
Yes. World War Two pillbox overlooking A62 (Huddersfield Road), Bleak Hey Nook, Standedge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1465069, first listed on 12 February 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to World War Two pillbox overlooking A62 (Huddersfield Road), Bleak Hey Nook, Standedge?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Oldham, 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.