Grade II* listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Summerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower

Summerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower is a Grade II* listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 27 September 1984. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 47% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1241997
Date first listed27 September 1984
Local planning authorityBlackburn with Darwen
Location53.63306, -2.40751 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1241997

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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 Summerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower

NameGradeDistance
Archway in wall circa 30 metres east of Turton TowerII77 m
Turton TowerI99 m
The Old BarnII99 m
Gatepiers Circa 80 Metres South of Turton TowerII138 m
Bridge Over Railway Circa 170 Metres North West of Turton TowerII216 m
Bridge Over Railway Circa 150 Metres South West of Turton TowerII258 m
Chapel House FarmhouseII441 m
Ashworth Monument Circa 50 Metres South of Church of St AnneII508 m
75, High StreetII520 m
Chetham ArmsII539 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower listed?
Yes. Summerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1241997, first listed on 27 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summerhouse Circa 100 Metres East of Turton Tower?
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.