Grade II* listed · Cumberland

Monument to Peter Nicholson, North West of Cemetery Chapel

Monument to Peter Nicholson, North West of Cemetery Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 11 April 1994. It is one of 149 Grade II* entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 91% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to Peter Nicholson, North West of Cemetery Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1218406
Date first listed	11 April 1994
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.88043, -2.95052 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218406

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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 Monument to Peter Nicholson, North West of Cemetery Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Carlisle Cemetery Chapel	II	74 m
Mortuary Chapel (Disused)	II	92 m
Monument to Daniel Clark and Associated Railings	II	114 m
No 153 and Carlisle Cemetery Office	II	121 m
Carlisle Cemetery	II	264 m
Gates and Gate Piers to East of West Lodge, Carlisle Cemetery	II	272 m
The Mill at Holme Head Works	II	510 m
Offices of North West Water Limited	II	556 m
Offices of North West Water Ltd (Former Factory)	II	596 m
Church of St James	II	612 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Peter Nicholson, North West of Cemetery Chapel listed?

Yes. Monument to Peter Nicholson, North West of Cemetery Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218406, first listed on 11 April 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to Peter Nicholson, North West of Cemetery Chapel?

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.