Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

War Memorial Cloister at Sedbergh School

War Memorial Cloister at Sedbergh School is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 14 June 1984. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 52% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial Cloister at Sedbergh School
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1384218
Date first listed	14 June 1984
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.32162, -2.53148 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1384218

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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 War Memorial Cloister at Sedbergh School

Name	Grade	Distance
Classroom Block to East of Powell Hall at Sedbergh School	II	22 m
Powell Hall at Sedbergh School	II	62 m
Walled Garden Approximately 40 Metres South of Evans House	II	181 m
3, Main Street	II	211 m
4, Main Street	II	233 m
Evans House and Attached Area Railings to the Front	II	239 m
Palmers Hill	II	246 m
Church of St Andrew	I	253 m
Sedbergh War Memorial	II	255 m
The Old Grammar School (Now the School Library)	II*	273 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial Cloister at Sedbergh School listed?

Yes. War Memorial Cloister at Sedbergh School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1384218, first listed on 14 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial Cloister at Sedbergh School?

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