Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Gate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse

Gate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 30 January 1985. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 64% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1158049
Date first listed30 January 1985
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.31493, -2.74444 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1158049

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Gate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Wattsfield Farmhouse and CottageII*18 m
Icehouse in South-West Angle of Natland Mill Beck Bridge and Disused CanalII485 m
Natland Mill Beck bridge over Lancaster/Kendal CanalII493 m
28,30, Milnthorpe RoadII535 m
Former Romney House HotelII549 m
Change Bridge over former Lancaster-Kendal CanalII572 m
Collinfield FarmhouseII*591 m
Netherfield Works, Kendal War MemorialII625 m
Natland Mill Beck Farmhouse and Attached CottageII651 m
Anchorite WellII691 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Gate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1158049, first listed on 30 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse?
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.