Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill House

Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill House is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 21 June 1984. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 57% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1327005
Date first listed	21 June 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.53170, -2.39365 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1327005

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill 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 Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill House

Name	Grade	Distance
Shorgill House	II	7 m
Croft House	II	90 m
Threshing Barn to North-East of Warcop Tower Farmhouse	II	108 m
Walls, Gate, and End Piers to North of Warcop Tower	II	122 m
Warcop Tower and Farmhouse	II	133 m
Ramp Barn and Byres to North-West of Warcop Tower Farmhouse	II	135 m
House and Area Railings Adjoining West End of Heather Cottage	II	220 m
Eden Gate	II	250 m
Maypole to South of the Fox	II	320 m
Warcop War Memorial	II	322 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill House listed?

Yes. Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1327005, first listed on 21 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Walls and Gate to Shorgill 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.