Grade II listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Former Barn in Yard to South of Fernhurst Court

Former Barn in Yard to South of Fernhurst Court is a Grade II listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 19 April 1974. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 27% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Barn in Yard to South of Fernhurst Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1239152
Date first listed	19 April 1974
Local planning authority	Blackburn with Darwen
Location	53.72446, -2.48939 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1239152

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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 Barn in Yard to South of Fernhurst Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Fernhurst Court	II	37 m
Barn Circa 30 Metres West of Earcroft Farmhouse	II	922 m
New Row Wesleyan Methodist Chapel	II	946 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Ewood Aqueduct	II	1.0 km
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Hollin Bridge	II	1.2 km
Bog Bank Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Middle Moss and Higher Moss Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
War Memorial	II	1.7 km
Griffin Lodge	II	2.0 km
Former Blackburn Fire Station including the drill yard wall	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Barn in Yard to South of Fernhurst Court listed?

Yes. Former Barn in Yard to South of Fernhurst Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1239152, first listed on 19 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Barn in Yard to South of Fernhurst Court?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Blackburn with Darwen, 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.