Agricultural Building
BARN APPROXIMATELY 15 METRES WEST OF WIDDOWS FARMHOUSE
A historic agricultural structure reflecting rural heritage and traditional farming practices.
This agricultural building is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 33 years.
Modern Heritage
Listed following the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, which strengthened protection for historic buildings.
Building Type
Agricultural Building
Listed Since
11 August 1993
List Entry
1282579
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Nearby Listed Buildings
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)