Brackenhill Tower
Brackenhill Tower is a Grade II* listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 1 April 1957. It is one of 149 Grade II* entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 6% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Brackenhill Tower |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1087521 |
| Date first listed | 1 April 1957 |
| Local planning authority | Cumberland |
| Location | 55.01677, -2.86823 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1087521 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on Brackenhill Tower, 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 Brackenhill Tower
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brackenhill Farmhouse | II | 24 m |
| Barns to North West of Brackenhill Farmhouse | II | 74 m |
| Barn to North of Kirklinton Hall | II | 2.3 km |
| Kirklinton Hall | II | 2.3 km |
| Shankbridge End and Adjoining Barn | II | 2.5 km |
| Rigghead | II | 2.6 km |
| Church Hall North of Vicarage | II | 2.7 km |
| Vicarage and Stables to Rear | II | 2.7 km |
| Garden Columns South East of the Vicarage | II | 2.8 km |
| Church of St Cuthbert | II* | 2.8 km |