Mill Dam at Westwood Mills, Lowestwood Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield - Kirklees

Early C19 dam to mill pond with retaining wall and sluice gates at north to water wheel and at south to overflow. Other buildings on the site include the former scribbling, carding and fulling mill, office, warehouse and workshops. An application was submitted in 2020 for conversion of the mill to residential use with associated landscaping.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    MILL DAM AT WESTWOOD MILLS
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade II*
    List Entry Number:
    1271264
    Local Planning Authority:
    Kirklees
    Site Type:
    Industrial > Textile industry site

Location

    Building Name:
    Mill Dam at Westwood Mills
    Street Name:
    Lowestwood Lane
    Locality:
    Linthwaite, Huddersfield
    County:
    West Yorkshire
    District / Borough:
    Kirklees
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Colne Valley
    Region:
    North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Vacant/not in use
    Priority:
    B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented
    Previous Priority:
    B
    Ownership:
    Commercial company
    Designation:
    Listed Building grade II*, CA

Contact Details

Richard Butterfield 01904 601995