Industrial Building

ABBEY MILLS PUMPING STATION

Grade II*

A historic industrial structure representing Britain's manufacturing and industrial heritage.

This industrial building is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II* listed building, it is considered particularly important and of more than special interest - representing the top 5.8% of listed buildings. It has been protected for 52 years.

Heritage Expansion

Listed during an era when the criteria for protection expanded to include more vernacular and industrial heritage.

Building Type

Industrial Building

Listed Since

6 November 1974

List Entry

1190476

What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)