Grade II listed · Cumberland

Forecourt Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal House

Forecourt Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal House is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 9 August 1984. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 54% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1336025
Date first listed	9 August 1984
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.49252, -3.59067 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1336025

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on Forecourt Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal 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 Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal House

Name	Grade	Distance
Grindal House	II	12 m
St Bees Signal Box	II	46 m
Stone House	II	49 m
War Memorial Adjoining South End of West Parapet to Pow Bridge	II	66 m
Pow Bridge Over Pow Beck	II*	84 m
Manor Stead and House Adjoining to North	II*	116 m
1-11, Lonsdale Terrace	II	118 m
Manor House Hotel Incorporating Numbers 10, 11 and 12	II	134 m
Property Adjoining South End of Number 125	II	141 m
1-5, Vale View	II	156 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal House listed?

Yes. Forecourt Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1336025, first listed on 9 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall, Gate, and End Piers to Front of Grindal House?

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.