Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables

The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 11 September 1974. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 32% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1145340
Date first listed	11 September 1974
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.71695, -2.67407 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145340

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables, 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 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 The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables

Name	Grade	Distance
The Coach House, the Hayloft and Garages Beneath	II	194 m
Salkeld Hall	II*	216 m
Little Salkeld Viaduct	II	737 m
Nunwick Hall	II	1.4 km
Coach House, Stables and Barn North of Nunwick Hall	II	1.4 km
Nunwick Old Hall	II	1.4 km
The Cottage, Nunwick Hall	II	1.4 km
Garden Wall with Bee Boles South of South View	II	1.4 km
South View and Barn Adjoining	II	1.4 km
Rowan Cottage	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables listed?

Yes. The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1145340, first listed on 11 September 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Watermill, Attached House, Barn and Stables?

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.