Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

West Gates to St James' Churchyard

West Gates to St James' Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 June 1987. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 73% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	West Gates to St James' Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1145353
Date first listed	24 June 1987
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.43398, -2.59326 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145353

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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 West Gates to St James' Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James	II	14 m
Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn	II	699 m
Roundthwaite Farmhouse with Adjoining Barn and Byre Range	II	1.3 km
Lunes Bridge	II	1.6 km
Gaisgill Farm, House and Adjoining Outbuilding	II	2.3 km
Old School	II	2.3 km
New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings	II	2.4 km
Low Whinhowe Farmhouse and Adjoining Store	II	2.5 km
Fawcett Mill, House with Adjoining Byre	II	2.9 km
Steps Farmhouse with Adjoining Barn and Byres	II	2.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is West Gates to St James' Churchyard listed?

Yes. West Gates to St James' Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145353, first listed on 24 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to West Gates to St James' Churchyard?

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.