Grade I listed · Cumberland

St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall)

St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall) is a Grade I listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 9 August 1984. It is one of 95 Grade I entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 54% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall)
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1086681
Date first listed9 August 1984
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.49399, -3.59314 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1086681

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall), 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 St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall)

NameGradeDistance
New College HallII19 m
Lych Gate to North East of Priory Church ChancelII22 m
War Memorial in Parish Churchyard to North of Lych GateII25 m
Church of St Mary and St BegaI30 m
Railings and Gate Closing West Side of Quadrangle at St Bees SchoolII35 m
Cross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church NaveI40 m
Sundial in Churchyard to North East of Priory Church ChancelII45 m
Wall, to West of Priory Church Nave, Incorporating Medieval Cross and LintelI58 m
St Bees School Buildings Around Quadrangle to South WestII60 m
Barn Range Adjoining South End of Abbey FarmhouseII106 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall) listed?
Yes. St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1086681, first listed on 9 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.