Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Byre West of Townhead

Byre West of Townhead is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 3 August 1984. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 59% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameByre West of Townhead
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1137235
Date first listed3 August 1984
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.83466, -2.68218 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1137235

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Byre West of Townhead, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Byre West of Townhead listed?
Yes. Byre West of Townhead is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1137235, first listed on 3 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Byre West of Townhead?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westmorland and Furness, 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.