Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Henry's Castle

Henry's Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 March 2026. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 100% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHenry's Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1490336
Date first listed24 March 2026
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.31302, -2.80853 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1490336

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Henry's Castle

NameGradeDistance
Parks Farmhouse and Attached OutbuildingsII463 m
Garden Walls, Gate Piers and Railings to South of Tullythwaite HouseII468 m
Barn to East of Tullythwaite HouseII482 m
Tullythwaite HouseII501 m
Broad Oak Farmhouse and Attached OutbuildingsII905 m
Barn and Walls to North East of Low Gregghall FarmhouseII1.1 km
Low Gregghall FarmhouseII1.1 km
Walls, Gatepiers and Gate to North East of Low Gregghall FarmhouseII1.1 km
Toll Bar CottageII1.3 km
Fallen Yew FarmhouseII1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Henry's Castle listed?
Yes. Henry's Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1490336, first listed on 24 March 2026. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Henry's 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.