Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Braithwaite House, Area Railings and Gate

Braithwaite House, Area Railings and Gate is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 12 September 1957. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 7% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBraithwaite House, Area Railings and Gate
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1327009
Date first listed12 September 1957
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.47444, -2.33619 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1327009

Planning works on this listed building?

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

NameGradeDistance
The LarchesII51 m
GlenwoodII52 m
Murton Holme, House and Former CottageII74 m
Pinfold to South of Hartley Fold FarmhouseII105 m
West View Farmhouse with Area Railings and Adjoining BarnII133 m
Hartley Fold House with Area Railings, Adjoining Cottage and StablesII165 m
Merrygill ViaductII485 m
Ruins of Former Castle to North of FarmhouseII587 m
Farmhouse and Wall AdjoiningII605 m
Barn to East of FarmhouseII615 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Braithwaite House, Area Railings and Gate listed?
Yes. Braithwaite House, Area Railings and Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1327009, first listed on 12 September 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Braithwaite House, Area Railings and Gate?
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.