Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Former A'board Inn

Former A'board Inn is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 6 June 1951. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 3% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former A'board Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1145612
Date first listed	6 June 1951
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.57688, -2.49037 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145612

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Former A'board Inn, 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 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 A'board Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
31, Boroughgate	II	12 m
The White House	II*	19 m
Garden wall, gateway and summerhouse to north-east and south-east of the White House	II	22 m
Former outbuilding stable and coach house to the White House	II	23 m
23 and 25, Boroughgate	II	24 m
White Rails	II	25 m
28, Boroughgate	II	36 m
Bank House	II	38 m
The Red House	II*	39 m
Former Midlands Bank	II	39 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former A'board Inn listed?

Yes. Former A'board Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145612, first listed on 6 June 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former A'board Inn?

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.