Grade II listed · Cumberland

Former Farmhouse and Barn Known As Billy Yard, North West of Branthwaite House

Former Farmhouse and Barn Known As Billy Yard, North West of Branthwaite House is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 3 January 1986. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 75% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Farmhouse and Barn Known As Billy Yard, North West of Branthwaite House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1144472
Date first listed	3 January 1986
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.72582, -3.09171 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1144472

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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 Former Farmhouse and Barn Known As Billy Yard, North West of Branthwaite House

Name	Grade	Distance
Branthwaite Cottage	II	10 m
Branthwaite Farmhouse and Adjoining Barns and Byres	II	47 m
Askewmire and Adjoining Barn	II	166 m
Manor Cottage	II	770 m
High Greenrigg House and Adjoining Barns	II	956 m
Burblethwaite and Adjoining Barn	II	1.1 km
Greenrigg Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn	II	1.2 km
Greenrigg House	II	1.2 km
Green Head and Adjoining Barns	II	1.2 km
John Peel Cottage and Adjoining Barn	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Farmhouse and Barn Known As Billy Yard, North West of Branthwaite House listed?

Yes. Former Farmhouse and Barn Known As Billy Yard, North West of Branthwaite House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1144472, first listed on 3 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Farmhouse and Barn Known As Billy Yard, North West of Branthwaite House?

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.