Industrial Building

Pear New Mill

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 35 years.

Modern Heritage

Listed following the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, which strengthened protection for historic buildings.

Building Type

Industrial Building

Listed Since

20 June 1991

List Entry

1240634

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%)