Watson Farmhouse
Watson Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 October 1986. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 69% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Watson Farmhouse |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1210286 |
| Date first listed | 24 October 1986 |
| Local planning authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Location | 54.65779, -2.86215 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1210286 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Watson Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Watson Farmhouse
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ghyll House | II | 95 m |
| Alms Table South of Church of St Andrew | II | 1.2 km |
| Church of St Andrew | II* | 1.3 km |
| War Memorial Bridge | II | 1.3 km |
| Crossways | II | 1.3 km |
| 5, Church Road | II | 1.3 km |
| Greystoke Primary School | II | 1.3 km |
| Post Office and Numbers 1-4 | II | 1.3 km |
| Church View | II | 1.4 km |
| Boot and Shoe Inn, Former Stables and Numbers 1 and 2 the Hill | II | 1.4 km |