Grade II listed · Preston

Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres South and West of Ashton House

Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres South and West of Ashton House is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 20 December 1991. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 74% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres South and West of Ashton House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279804
Date first listed	20 December 1991
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.76577, -2.74327 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279804

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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 Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres South and West of Ashton House

Name	Grade	Distance
Ashton House	II	62 m
Former Coach-House and Stable Block to Ashton Lodge	II	196 m
St Andrews School (1842 and 1869 Ranges Only)	II	570 m
St Andrews Vicarage	II	592 m
Church of St Andrew	II	593 m
Larches House	II	653 m
Church of St Michael	II*	768 m
Entrance Gates to Haslam Park	II	778 m
Drinking Fountain North of Main Drive, Parallel with Railway	II	843 m
Entrance Gates to Haslam Park	II	900 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres South and West of Ashton House listed?

Yes. Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres South and West of Ashton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279804, first listed on 20 December 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ha-Ha Approximately 25 Metres South and West of Ashton House?

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