Grade II* listed · Cumberland

Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle

Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 22 September 1983. It is one of 149 Grade II* entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 38% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1087675
Date first listed	22 September 1983
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.87830, -2.82652 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1087675

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Cascade to West of Corby Castle	I	77 m
Corby Castle	I	164 m
Dovecote to South East of Corby Castle	I	165 m
Walls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse	I	230 m
Kitchen Garden Walls to South East of Corby Castle	I	232 m
Byre Hill Farmhouse, Corby Castle Estate	II	239 m
Wetheral Abbey Farm	II	257 m
Wetheral Priory Gatehouse	I	274 m
The Shrubbery	II	294 m
Gate Lodge to East of Corby Castle	I	323 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle listed?

Yes. Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1087675, first listed on 22 September 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Statue of Polyphemus, Corby Castle?

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.