Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Conishead Priory

Conishead Priory is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 2 March 1950. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 0% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameConishead Priory
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1270176
Date first listed2 March 1950
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.17349, -3.06767 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1270176

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Conishead Priory, 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 Conishead Priory listed?
Yes. Conishead Priory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1270176, first listed on 2 March 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Conishead Priory?
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.