Grade II* listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Lower Hill

Lower Hill is a Grade II* listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 27 August 1952. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 4% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lower Hill
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1260460
Date first listed	27 August 1952
Local planning authority	Blackburn with Darwen
Location	53.70130, -2.52223 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1260460

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blackburn with Darwen will require for your works on Lower Hill, 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 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 Lower Hill

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn Circa 20 Metres South of Lower Hill Farmhouse	II	30 m
Barn Circa 50 Metres South West of Lower Hill Farmhouse	II	57 m
Higher Crow Trees	II	259 m
Barn Circa 30 Metres North West of Higher Crow Trees	II	294 m
Barn Circa 50 Metres South of Lower Crow Trees	II	307 m
Barn Circa 20 Metres West of Higher Hill Farmhouse	II	315 m
Barn Circa 20 Metres North of Higher Hill Farmhouse	II	317 m
Lodge Farmhouse and Integral Barn	II	321 m
Lower Crow Trees	II	335 m
Higher Hill Farmhouse	II*	337 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Hill listed?

Yes. Lower Hill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1260460, first listed on 27 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lower Hill?

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.