Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps North of Lowther Castle

Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps North of Lowther Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 3 September 1987. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 77% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameInner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps North of Lowther Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1343690
Date first listed3 September 1987
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.60771, -2.74227 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1343690

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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 Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps North of Lowther Castle

NameGradeDistance
Lowther CastleII*66 m
Lodge North of Lowther CastleII*69 m
Outer Terrace Wall North of Lowther CastleII*104 m
Stable Block East of Lowther CastleII*151 m
Askham BridgeII307 m
Askham BridgeII313 m
Church of St PeterII*334 m
Chest Tomb on East Side of Path Approximately 27.5 Metres to South of St Peters ChurchII343 m
Bowman Monument on East Side of Path Approx 28 Metres to South of St Peter'S ChurchII343 m
Mounsey Monument to East of Path Approximately 15 Metres to South of St Peters ChurchII343 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps North of Lowther Castle listed?
Yes. Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps North of Lowther Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1343690, first listed on 3 September 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps and Steps North of Lowther Castle?
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.