Grade I listed · Cumberland

De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall

De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall is a Grade I listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 1 June 1949. It is one of 95 Grade I entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 0% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDe Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1197000
Date first listed1 June 1949
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.89681, -2.94176 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1197000

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall, 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 De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall

NameGradeDistance
Bridge Over Outer MoatI17 m
Outer Bailey Garrison Cells and Custodian'S OfficeII24 m
Outer Bailey Half Moon Battery, Flanking Wall and BridgeI45 m
Captains Tower and Inner Bailey WallsI51 m
Inner Bailey KeepI58 m
Outer Bailey Officers' MessII73 m
Inner Bailey MagazineII76 m
Inner Bailey Militia StoreII78 m
Outer Bailey Alma BlockII83 m
Inner Bailey Palace Range Including Part of Queen Mary'S TowerI87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall listed?
Yes. De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1197000, first listed on 1 June 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to De Irebys Tower and Outer Bailey Wall?
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.