Listed Buildings

This is a building that has been identified by the Secretary of State as being of "special architectural or historic interest" and as such is worthy of special protection. Listed buildings are graded according to their relative importance. Grade I buildings are of outstanding architectural or historic interest, and are of national importance. Grade II listed buildings are of special interest, and the majority fall into this group. This grade has a sub-group, known as Grade II*, which is given to buildings that have some extra merit, such as an outstanding interior. Despite this grading, it should be noted that the statutory controls are the same to all grades of listed buildings.