Grade II* listed · Lancaster

Gillow Mausoleum, North of Church of St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth

Gillow Mausoleum, North of Church of St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth is a Grade II* listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 7 March 1985. It is one of 68 Grade II* entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 63% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGillow Mausoleum, North of Church of St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1164592
Date first listed7 March 1985
Local planning authorityLancaster
Location53.98218, -2.81641 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1164592

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Gillow Mausoleum, North of Church of St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gillow Mausoleum, North of Church of St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth listed?
Yes. Gillow Mausoleum, North of Church of St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1164592, first listed on 7 March 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gillow Mausoleum, North of Church of St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lancaster, 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.