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Listed Building record MDR25064 - Buxworth Canal Basin, Wharfinger's House and Office, Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside

Type and Period (3)

  • (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Georgian to 21st Century - 1800 AD? to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

Buxworth canal basin, wharfinger's house and office, Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside, built c1800. From the National Heritage List for England: 'SK 08 SW PARISH OF CHINLEY, BUXWORTH AND BROWNSIDE BUXWORTH CANAL BASIN 3/78 (North Side) 24.7.80 Wharfinger's House and Office GV II Formerly Wharfingers house and office, now house. c I800 by B Outram. Coursed, squared gritstone. Gritstone dressings. Slate roof. Central stone ridge stack. Two storeys. South elevation - doorcase with flush jambs and moulded hood to west. C20 panelled door. To east casement window with flush surround and projecting sill. Two similar windows over. To east again similar window, next to door, similar to that to west. Single similar window over. To east gable wall two two-light flush mullion windows and single window, all adjoining to form five-light window. Further single window to north. Listed for its historical interest as part of the Peak Forest Canal. Office used for checking tonnage passing through gauging lock. Situated by Buxworth Canal Basin, a Scheduled Site. Listing NGR: SK0184782111.' (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088035?section=official-list-entry.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 01847 82111 (point)
Civil Parish CHINLEY, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 11 2026 12:18PM

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