Grade I listed · Ribble Valley

Clitheroe Castle

Clitheroe Castle is a Grade I listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 19 May 1950. It is one of 18 Grade I entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 0% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameClitheroe Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1071553
Date first listed19 May 1950
Local planning authorityRibble Valley
Location53.87086, -2.39317 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1071553

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on Clitheroe Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Clitheroe Castle

NameGradeDistance
Outbuilding and Stable Block to Clitheroe Castle and Premises Occupied by Ribble Valley Borough CouncilII31 m
Clitheroe War MemorialII40 m
Premises Occupied by Ribble Valley Borough Council in Grounds of Clitheroe CastleII78 m
32-36, Moor LaneII88 m
1 and 3, Parson LaneII92 m
1 and 3, Castle GateII99 m
17, Moor LaneII99 m
2, Castle StreetII101 m
16, Parson LaneII101 m
1 and 3, Moor LaneII102 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clitheroe Castle listed?
Yes. Clitheroe Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1071553, first listed on 19 May 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Clitheroe Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ribble Valley, 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.