Grade I listed · Lancaster

Borwick Hall Gatehouse

Borwick Hall Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 4 October 1967. It is one of 23 Grade I entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 7% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Borwick Hall Gatehouse
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1318063
Date first listed	4 October 1967
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.15085, -2.72847 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1318063

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Borwick Hall Gatehouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Borwick Hall Gatehouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Borwick Hall Stables	I	23 m
Balustrade to Terrace at South-West Front of Borwick Hall	II	26 m
Garden Wall Running South-West from Southern End of House and Turning North-West to Gatehouse	II	34 m
Borwick Hall	I	38 m
Barn Adjoining to South-West of the Stables at Borwick Hall, and Nos 1 and 2 Borwick Hall Cottages	II	64 m
Garden Walls and Entrance Gate to North-East and North-West of Borwick Hall	II	82 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	85 m
Pear Tree Cottage	II	104 m
Mansergh House	II	105 m
Lancaster Canal Borwick Hall Bridge (Number 135)	II	106 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Borwick Hall Gatehouse listed?

Yes. Borwick Hall Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1318063, first listed on 4 October 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Borwick Hall Gatehouse?

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