Grade I listed · Cumberland

Pump Inside the Outer Gatehouse

Pump Inside the Outer Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 26 July 1974. It is one of 95 Grade I entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 33% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePump Inside the Outer Gatehouse
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1327094
Date first listed26 July 1974
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.66530, -3.36180 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1327094

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Pump Inside the Outer Gatehouse

NameGradeDistance
Outer GatehouseI11 m
Cockermouth Castle (Residence of Lord Egremont)I17 m
Eastern Range of Buildings Lord Egremont'S Estate Office and the Office of the Westmorland Green Slate CompanyI20 m
Southern Range of Buildings, Adjoining the Flag Tower (Including Garages, Store Rooms and Castle CottageI42 m
Cockermouth Castle (Uninhabited Parts)I50 m
11,13, CastlegateII81 m
9, CastlegateII85 m
Garden Walls of the Castle South of Bowling Green HouseII90 m
Castlegate HouseII*90 m
10, CastlegateII90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pump Inside the Outer Gatehouse listed?
Yes. Pump Inside the Outer Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1327094, 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 Pump Inside the Outer Gatehouse?
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.