Grade II listed · Cumberland

Boot House and Whillanside

Boot House and Whillanside is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 21 January 1985. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 66% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBoot House and Whillanside
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1086656
Date first listed21 January 1985
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.39879, -3.26981 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1086656

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on Boot House and Whillanside, 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 Boot House and Whillanside

NameGradeDistance
Barn to South West of WhillansideII17 m
Bridge Over Whillan Beck to South West of Corn MillII28 m
Building to South West of Corn Mill on East Side of Road at North End of BridgeII30 m
Bridge End FarmhouseII37 m
Eskdale Corn MillII*39 m
Barn to North West of Bridge End FarmhouseII46 m
Eskdale War MemorialII760 m
Church of St CatherineII854 m
Cottage and Barn to North of Dalegarth HallII1.2 km
Dalegarth HallII1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Boot House and Whillanside listed?
Yes. Boot House and Whillanside is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1086656, first listed on 21 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Boot House and Whillanside?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.