Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South

Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 12 April 1984. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 47% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1226511
Date first listed	12 April 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.64878, -2.57678 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1226511

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South, 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 Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South

Name	Grade	Distance
Forecourt Wall and Gate to Town Head Farmhouse	II	15 m
Wesleyan Chapel, Front and Return Walls, Piers, Railings and Gate	II	109 m
Newbiggin Hall Farmhouse	II	214 m
Labourers' Quarters and Byre to South East of Newbiggin Hall	II	286 m
Grooms' Quarters to South East of Newbiggin Hall	II	296 m
Coach House and Barn to South East of Newbiggin Hall	II	308 m
Cross Base to South of Church of St Edmund	II	323 m
Sundial to Southwest of Church of St Edmund	II	330 m
Church of St Edmund	II	333 m
Hen House and Pigsty to West of Newbiggin Hall	II	352 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South listed?

Yes. Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1226511, first listed on 12 April 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn Range to South?

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.