Grade I listed · Lancaster

Ashton Hall

Ashton Hall is a Grade I listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 1 August 1952. It is one of 23 Grade I entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 2% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAshton Hall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1071756
Date first listed1 August 1952
Local planning authorityLancaster
Location54.00894, -2.82290 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1071756

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Ashton Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Ashton Hall

NameGradeDistance
Wall on North Side of Courtyard West of Ashton HallII30 m
Ashton Hall GatehouseII*34 m
Mounting Block South of Gatehouse, Ashton HallII37 m
Wall on South and West Side of Courtyard West of Ashton HallII39 m
Former Stable Block West of Ashton HallII*61 m
Conduit Mouth Approx. 45 Metres North of Ashton HallII61 m
Ice House North-West of Ashton HallII273 m
Ashton Park Bridge (No. 90)II1.1 km
Brantbeck BridgeII1.1 km
Burrow Beck Bridge (No.92)II1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton Hall listed?
Yes. Ashton Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1071756, first listed on 1 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ashton Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lancaster, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.