Agricultural Building
HIGHER ALT HILL FARMHOUSE
A historic agricultural structure reflecting rural heritage and traditional farming practices.
This agricultural building is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 59 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Agricultural Building
Listed Since
12 January 1967
List Entry
1356455
Nearby Development Sites
Corner of Wallshaw St, Oldham
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26 homesnot-permissionedLand at Schofield Street, Ashton Road and Copsterhill Road, Oldham (Phase 2)
25 homesnot-permissioned
Nearby Listed Buildings
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%)