Grade I listed · Charnwood

Ulverscroft Priory Ruins and Priory Farmhouse and Outbuildings

Ulverscroft Priory Ruins and Priory Farmhouse and Outbuildings is a Grade I listed building in Charnwood, first listed on 1 June 1966. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 791 listed buildings in Charnwood; 6% of Charnwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameUlverscroft Priory Ruins and Priory Farmhouse and Outbuildings
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1295073
Date first listed1 June 1966
Local planning authorityCharnwood
Location52.70976, -1.25954 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1295073

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Charnwood will require for your works on Ulverscroft Priory Ruins and Priory Farmhouse and Outbuildings, 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 Ulverscroft Priory Ruins and Priory Farmhouse and Outbuildings listed?
Yes. Ulverscroft Priory Ruins and Priory Farmhouse and Outbuildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1295073, first listed on 1 June 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ulverscroft Priory Ruins and Priory Farmhouse and Outbuildings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Charnwood, 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.