Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Milestone to South East of Sandford Thorn

Milestone to South East of Sandford Thorn is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 21 June 1984. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 57% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milestone to South East of Sandford Thorn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1144861
Date first listed	21 June 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.56098, -2.44298 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1144861

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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 Milestone to South East of Sandford Thorn

Name	Grade	Distance
Coupland Beck Viaduct	II	939 m
Brackenber Farmhouse and Adjoining Byres	II	1.2 km
Brackenber Hall and Adjoining Garage	II	1.4 km
Ormside Hall and Adjoining Barns	II*	1.6 km
Church of St James	I	1.6 km
Gatepiers to North West of Ormside Hall	II	1.6 km
Cross in Churchyard to South of Chapel	II	1.6 km
Threshing Barn to West of Ormside Hall	II	1.6 km
Old Rectory	II	1.6 km
Roadside Preaching Cross to South West of Church	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Milestone to South East of Sandford Thorn listed?

Yes. Milestone to South East of Sandford Thorn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1144861, first listed on 21 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milestone to South East of Sandford Thorn?

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.