Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Mathew How

Mathew How is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 2 March 2001. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 97% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mathew How
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1246648
Date first listed	2 March 2001
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.41421, -2.91503 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246648

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Mathew How, 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 Mathew How

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuilding to South of Low House	II	87 m
Robin Lane Cottages	II	88 m
Low House	II	107 m
Barns Etc to North of Low House	II	130 m
Barn to West of Low Fold Farmhouse Barn to West of South Fold Farmhouse	II	175 m
Low Fold South Fold	II	180 m
Town End with Attached Farm Buildings	I	193 m
Low Fold	II	222 m
Belle Hill	II	236 m
Barn at Town End	II*	236 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Mathew How listed?

Yes. Mathew How is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1246648, first listed on 2 March 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mathew How?

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.