Grade I listed · Ribble Valley

Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle

Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle is a Grade I listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 14 January 2015. It is one of 18 Grade I entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 98% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1419714
Date first listed	14 January 2015
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.84683, -2.47234 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1419714

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle

Name	Grade	Distance
Stonyhurst College, Old Infirmary and attached passage	II	57 m
Stonyhurst College, Shireburn Quadrangle, Ambulacrum and former Laboratories	II	58 m
Stonyhurst College, South Front, Boys' Chapel and Shirk	II*	73 m
2 Gate Piers and Wall from South-West Corner of Infirmary Running South-East Returning North-East in Front of Church of St Peter and Containing 2 Gatepiers	II	76 m
Stonyhurst College, Church of St Peter (RC)	I	82 m
Wall and Gateway Door Beginning 20 Metres South-East of Church of St Peter and Running 130 Metres South-East of Church of St Peter	II	139 m
The Mill	II	152 m
Gate Piers Opposite South Front 40 Metres North of Observatory Pond	II	171 m
Statue of St Jerome 250 Metres North-West of Observatory Pond	II	179 m
Statue of St Mary Magdalene 250 Metres North of Observatory Pond	II	180 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle listed?

Yes. Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1419714, first listed on 14 January 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stonyhurst College, Old Quadrangle?

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