Grade I listed · Lancaster

Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 10 Metres West of Chapel of St Patrick

Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 10 Metres West of Chapel of St Patrick is a Grade I listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 6 April 1979. It is one of 23 Grade I entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 47% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 10 Metres West of Chapel of St Patrick
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1292902
Date first listed	6 April 1979
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.04747, -2.90293 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1292902

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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 Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 10 Metres West of Chapel of St Patrick

Name	Grade	Distance
Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 4 Metres South East of Chapel of St Patrick	I	22 m
Walling to West of Archway in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Peter	II	32 m
Archway Approximately 32 Metres West South West of Parish Church of St Peter	II	36 m
Parish Church of St Peter	I	68 m
Stone Coffin Approximately 12 Metres South of Parish Church of St Peter	II	74 m
Sundial Shaft Approximately 18 Metres South of Parish Church of St Peter	II	82 m
St Patrick'S Well	II	128 m
1-5, Main Street	II	136 m
Manor House	II	144 m
8, 10 and 12, Main Street	II	163 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 10 Metres West of Chapel of St Patrick listed?

Yes. Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 10 Metres West of Chapel of St Patrick is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1292902, first listed on 6 April 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rock Cut Tombs Approximately 10 Metres West of Chapel of St Patrick?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lancaster, 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.