Grade I listed · Cumberland

Walls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse

Walls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 22 September 1983. It is one of 95 Grade I entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 38% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWalls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1336985
Date first listed22 September 1983
Local planning authorityCumberland
Location54.87955, -2.82939 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336985

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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 Walls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse

NameGradeDistance
Wetheral Abbey FarmII56 m
Wetheral Priory GatehouseI99 m
Sundial South of Wetheral ChurchII188 m
Corby CastleI206 m
Cascade to West of Corby CastleI219 m
Kitchen Garden Walls to South East of Corby CastleI227 m
Church of the Holy Trinity and St ConstantineII*230 m
Statue of Polyphemus, Corby CastleII*230 m
Howard Tomb in Churchyard Near East Window of Wetheral ChurchII233 m
Dixon Monument in North-West Corner of Wetheral ChurchyardII253 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse listed?
Yes. Walls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1336985, first listed on 22 September 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Walls of East Range of Wetheral Priory, East of Gatehouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cumberland, 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.