Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

The Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn

The Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 3 August 1984. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 59% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1327028
Date first listed	3 August 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.81857, -2.66227 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1327028

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on The Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II	96 m
Croglin War Memorial	II	98 m
Fair Hill House, and Adjoining Barn	II	163 m
Scarrowmanwick and Adjoining Barn	II	582 m
Townhead	II	2.2 km
Byre West of Townhead	II*	2.2 km
Archway and Adjoining Wall, to East of Croglin Low Hall	II	3.0 km
Gatehouse to East of Croglin Low Hall	II	3.1 km
Byre to North of Croglin Low Hall	II*	3.1 km
Croglin Low Hall	II*	3.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn listed?

Yes. The Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1327028, first listed on 3 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Pele and Rectory Farmhouse and Barn?

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.