Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Dovecote Approximately 60 Metres North-North-East of Levens Farmhouse

Dovecote Approximately 60 Metres North-North-East of Levens Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 21 November 1952. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 4% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote Approximately 60 Metres North-North-East of Levens Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1318991
Date first listed	21 November 1952
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.25987, -2.78691 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1318991

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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 Dovecote Approximately 60 Metres North-North-East of Levens Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Dovecote Approximately 20 Metres North-West of Nether Levens Farmhouse	II	43 m
Nether Levens Farmhouse and Attached Store to North	II*	78 m
Limekiln	II	363 m
Potting Shed with Attached Stores at Right Angles and Gates at North East Corner, Immediately South West of Levens Hall	II	643 m
Levens War Memorial	II	647 m
Ha Ha Wall Approximately 60 Metres South South West of Levens Hall	II	658 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	659 m
Levens Hall	I	701 m
Walls, Gate Piers and Gates Approximately 80 Metres Long, Parallel To, and 70 Metres North of Entrance Elevation of Levens Hall	II	703 m
Old Stables Approximately 50 Metres North East of Levens Hall, Cottages Attached to North West and South; and Gate Piers Attached to North East Corner and Walls	II*	749 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote Approximately 60 Metres North-North-East of Levens Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Dovecote Approximately 60 Metres North-North-East of Levens Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1318991, first listed on 21 November 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote Approximately 60 Metres North-North-East of Levens Farmhouse?

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.