Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

The Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining

The Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 June 1987. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 73% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1326752
Date first listed24 June 1987
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.53346, -2.67954 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1326752

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on The Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining, 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 The Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining

NameGradeDistance
Barn Adjoining North End of the RockeryII26 m
Forecourt Wall, Piers, Railings and GateII80 m
The HermitageII94 m
Coach House Adjoining New Ing FarmhouseII101 m
New Ing FarmhouseII111 m
North Entrance Gates and Piers to St Michael'S ChurchyardII321 m
Shap War MemorialII329 m
Church of St MichaelII350 m
Market HallII*447 m
Cross Cottage Cross Farmhouse with Adjoining Barn/Byre RangeII450 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining listed?
Yes. The Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326752, first listed on 24 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Rockery the Rockery and Converted Outbuildings Adjoining?
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.