Grade II* listed · Cumberland

38,40 and 42, Market Place

38,40 and 42, Market Place is a Grade II* listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 26 July 1974. It is one of 149 Grade II* entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 33% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name38,40 and 42, Market Place
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1327092
Date first listed26 July 1974
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.66412, -3.36181 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1327092

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on 38,40 and 42, Market Place, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 38,40 and 42, Market Place listed?
Yes. 38,40 and 42, Market Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1327092, first listed on 26 July 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 38,40 and 42, Market Place?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.