Grade II* listed · Chesterfield

Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road)

Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road) is a Grade II* listed building in Chesterfield, first listed on 13 March 1968. It is one of 17 Grade II* entries among 245 listed buildings in Chesterfield; 3% of Chesterfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1374497
Date first listed	13 March 1968
Local planning authority	Chesterfield
Location	53.25154, -1.44880 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1374497

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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 Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road)

Name	Grade	Distance
The Nags Head Public House	II	50 m
39 Newbold Road	II	57 m
The Old House	II	279 m
Southern Boundary Wall to Former School Yard	II	653 m
Western and Southern Garden Boundary Walls and Gatepiers at the Vicarage	II	671 m
The Eagle Club	II	674 m
Former Coachhouse Stable to West of the Vicarage	II	697 m
Highfield Hall School	II	699 m
Gatepiers and east, west and south boundary walls to churchyard of Church of St John, the Evangelist	II	702 m
The Vicarage	II	703 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road) listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1374497, first listed on 13 March 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road)?

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