Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Wordsworth Group of Graves in Churchyard of Church of St Oswald

Wordsworth Group of Graves in Churchyard of Church of St Oswald is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 15 March 1974. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 28% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wordsworth Group of Graves in Churchyard of Church of St Oswald
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1272008
Date first listed	15 March 1974
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.45762, -3.02316 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272008

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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 Wordsworth Group of Graves in Churchyard of Church of St Oswald

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Oswald	I	37 m
Church Stile Cottage	II	40 m
Bridge Beside St Oswalds Church	II	53 m
Church Stile Studio National Trust Information Centre	II	70 m
Barn at Rear of Church Stile Studio	II	79 m
Rectory	II	90 m
Barn and Cottage Belonging to the Red Lion to South of Hotel	II	170 m
Moss Side	II	177 m
Red Lion Hotel (Old Portion Only)	II	189 m
Dockray Cottage	II	317 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wordsworth Group of Graves in Churchyard of Church of St Oswald listed?

Yes. Wordsworth Group of Graves in Churchyard of Church of St Oswald is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1272008, first listed on 15 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wordsworth Group of Graves in Churchyard of Church of St Oswald?

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.