Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Thacka Gate and Thacka House

Thacka Gate and Thacka House is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 April 1951. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 1% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Thacka Gate and Thacka House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1326936
Date first listed	24 April 1951
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.67065, -2.76198 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1326936

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Thacka Gate and Thacka House, 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 Thacka Gate and Thacka House

Name	Grade	Distance
Rutherford House	II	54 m
Lark Hall	II	110 m
Bowerbank Hall	II	135 m
Lowther House and Integral Barn	II	220 m
Cockell House	II*	237 m
Bank House	II	296 m
60-62, Stricklandgate	II	415 m
Shepherd'S View and Attached Barn	II	465 m
Gate Piers to Shepherd'S Hill	II	471 m
Shepherd'S Hill	II*	474 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thacka Gate and Thacka House listed?

Yes. Thacka Gate and Thacka House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326936, first listed on 24 April 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Thacka Gate and Thacka House?

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.