Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Moss End Farmhouse

Moss End Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 11 October 1968. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 9% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Moss End Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073135
Date first listed	11 October 1968
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.54580, -2.87903 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073135

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Moss End Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Moss End Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Stone at Sd 419 059	II	101 m
Boundary Stone at Sd 418 059	II	150 m
Pair of Boundary Stones at Sd 417 059	II	160 m
Moor Hall	II*	835 m
Walls Enclosing 3 Side of Friends' Burial Ground, with Pair of Gatepiers and Gates	II	1.2 km
Mounting Block in Friends' Burial Ground	II	1.3 km
War Memorial	II	1.7 km
Chapel House	II	2.0 km
Wimbrick House	II	2.0 km
86 and 88, Chapel Street	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Moss End Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Moss End Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073135, first listed on 11 October 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Moss End Farmhouse?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Lancashire, 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.