Brightling Needle
Brightling Needle is a Grade II* listed building in Rother, first listed on 3 August 1961. It is one of 77 Grade II* entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 5% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Brightling Needle |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1044089 |
| Date first listed | 3 August 1961 |
| Local planning authority | Rother |
| Location | 50.96609, 0.37704 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1044089 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Rother will require for your works on Brightling Needle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Brightling Needle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheepshaw Farmhouse | II | 258 m |
| The Observatory | II* | 465 m |
| Great Worge | II | 706 m |
| The Summerhouse or Alcove at Brightling Park to the west of the house | II* | 857 m |
| Perch Hill Farmhouse | II | 1.0 km |
| Barn at Little Worge Farm | II | 1.2 km |
| Long Reach Farmhouse | II | 1.3 km |
| The Temple at Brightling Park to the South West of the House | II* | 1.4 km |
| Brightling Park | II* | 1.4 km |
| The Parish Church of St Thomas a Becket | I | 1.4 km |