Agricultural Building
DAVY FIELD 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 60 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Agricultural Building
Listed Since
24 November 1966
List Entry
1163196
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162 homespermissionedFormer Lower Darwen Paper Mill, Greenbank Terrace, Lower Darwen
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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%)