Moving a very old rose bush.

This rose bush is very very old indeed according to our neighbours. It is growing in an unoccupied cottage garden and was over grown with thorn bushes and all sorts of weeds. I had to cut every thing back to have a large gas tank plopped into position and because of this i had to cut the bush right down (regs state that the tank had to be so many meters away from a bush) to just a stump. it is now coming back to life but unfortunately it does need to be moved. Apparently it produces gorgeous deep red flowers and is going on for 30 or more years old (i didnt even think a rose bush could be so old) so its very well established.
Is it wise to try and move this? i have read through a few rose bush moving threads but i wanted to ask first before taking any action.
I can provide pics if needed.

 

Roses can be moved, even ones as old as this if you take enough of the root, but I'd suggest now's not the best time to do it.