Grade II* listed · Lancaster

Kings Lee Chapel

Kings Lee Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 7 June 1979. It is one of 68 Grade II* entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 49% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kings Lee Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1317926
Date first listed	7 June 1979
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	53.97573, -2.79171 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1317926

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Kings Lee Chapel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Kings Lee Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Preston Family Mausoleum, Church St. Mary	II	21 m
Ellel Grange	II	197 m
Ellel Grange Bridge (No.84)	II	219 m
Redwards	II	227 m
Ellel Grange Home Farm and Walled Garden including stables, coach house and coachman's cottage, farmhouse, agricultural and horticultural buildings, and associated walls, yard and gates	II	426 m
Hang Yeat	II	594 m
Double Bridge (No.85)	II	750 m
Hay Carr Bridge (No 83)	II	760 m
Hay Carr Cottage (Northern House)	II	807 m
Stirzakers Farmhouse	II	857 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Lee Chapel listed?

Yes. Kings Lee Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1317926, first listed on 7 June 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kings Lee Chapel?

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.