Residential Building
MORTON HOUSE
A historic dwelling showcasing period architecture and domestic life.
This residential 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 74 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Residential Building
Listed Since
21 September 1952
List Entry
1321129
Nearby Development Sites
Nearby Listed Buildings
BARN 40 YARDS TO EAST OF PARK FARMHOUSE
CHURCH OF ST MARY PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
EAST LODGE TO THORNBURY CASTLE
FAIRFIELD HOUSE INCLUDING FRONT BOUNDARY WALL AND RAILINGS
GROUP OF 28, 17TH CENTURY, 18TH CENTURY AND 19TH CENTURY TABLE TOMBS AT SOUTH EAST CORNER OF PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
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%)