Calder Abbey, Ponsonby, Cumberland Council (UA) - Lake District (NP)

Abbey which originated in the late C12. Emergency phase of consolidation to chapter house and adjacent areas were undertaken with help of Historic England and Lake District National Park Authority many years ago. A further phase of consolidation to the nave arcade and the high masonry of the crossing is required but has not been taken forward.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Calder Abbey
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1007166
    Local Planning Authority:
    Lake District (NP)
    Site Type:
    Religious ritual and funerary > Religious house

Location

    Building Name:
    Calder Abbey
    Unitary Authority:
    Cumberland Council (UA)
    Parish:
    Ponsonby
    National Park:
    Lake District (NP)
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Copeland
    Region:
    North West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Not applicable
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Private
    Designation:
    Scheduled Monument and Listed Buildings - 1 grade I; 2 grade II*, WHS
    List Entry Number(s):
    1007166 and 1068638; 1086629; 1068656

Contact Details

Andrew Davison 0161 242 1412