Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Memorial to Thomas Lawson and Shelter Against East Wall of Friends Burial Ground (At Ngr Ny 585 215)

Memorial to Thomas Lawson and Shelter Against East Wall of Friends Burial Ground (At Ngr Ny 585 215) is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 June 1987. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 73% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMemorial to Thomas Lawson and Shelter Against East Wall of Friends Burial Ground (At Ngr Ny 585 215)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1158034
Date first listed24 June 1987
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.58691, -2.64337 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1158034

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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 Memorial to Thomas Lawson and Shelter Against East Wall of Friends Burial Ground (At Ngr Ny 585 215)

NameGradeDistance
Friends Burial Ground Enclosure Walls with Memorials (At Ngr Ny 585 215)II17 m
South View, Cottage and Barn Adjoining West End of Cottage RowII412 m
5, Cottage RowII418 m
1-4, Cottage RowII429 m
Gatepiers and Forecourt Walls to Front of Newby HallII570 m
Newby Hall and Area Wall to NorthII*581 m
Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gate to Front of Hillside HouseII638 m
Hillside HouseII644 m
Peartree HouseII757 m
Mealy Syke and Barn AdjoiningII841 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Memorial to Thomas Lawson and Shelter Against East Wall of Friends Burial Ground (At Ngr Ny 585 215) listed?
Yes. Memorial to Thomas Lawson and Shelter Against East Wall of Friends Burial Ground (At Ngr Ny 585 215) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1158034, first listed on 24 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Memorial to Thomas Lawson and Shelter Against East Wall of Friends Burial Ground (At Ngr Ny 585 215)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westmorland and Furness, 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.