Grade I listed · Westmorland and Furness

West Gate to Furness Abbey, Remains of

West Gate to Furness Abbey, Remains of is a Grade I listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 6 May 1976. It is one of 87 Grade I entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 33% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWest Gate to Furness Abbey, Remains of
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1292045
Date first listed6 May 1976
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.13435, -3.20058 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1292045

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on West Gate to Furness Abbey, Remains of, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Gate to Furness Abbey, Remains of listed?
Yes. West Gate to Furness Abbey, Remains of is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1292045, first listed on 6 May 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to West Gate to Furness Abbey, Remains of?
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.