Calder Abbey House, incorporating ruins and courtyard buildings adjoining to the east, Ponsonby, Cumberland Council (UA) - Lake District (NP)
An extension to Calder Abbey, following the Dissolution of the Abbey. The house dates from early C18 but contains elements of the earlier monastic building. Further extension and alterations were designed by G Faulkner Armitage in the early C20, creating an impressive Arts and Crafts interior. Flashings and rainwater goods are in poor condition. The condition of the building is slowly deteriorating.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- House, Incorporating Monastic Ruins and Courtyard Buildings adjoining to east
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1336040
- Local Planning Authority:
- Lake District (NP)
- Site Type:
- Domestic > Country house
Location
- Building Name:
- Calder Abbey House
- Unitary Authority:
- Cumberland Council (UA)
- Parish:
- Ponsonby
- National Park:
- Lake District (NP)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Region:
- North West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade I, WHS
Contact Details
Andrew Davison 0161 242 1416
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England