Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Kington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters

Kington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 17 September 2002. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 98% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1031885
Date first listed17 September 2002
Local planning authorityHerefordshire, County of
Location52.20379, -3.02869 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1031885

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Kington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Kington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters

NameGradeDistance
2 and 3, Duke StreetII14 m
46 and 46b, Duke StreetII20 m
Numbers 61, 61a and 62 Including ShopII22 m
Midland BankII24 m
47, 47a and 47b, Duke StreetII25 m
Albion HouseII27 m
2, High StreetII28 m
3, Bridge StreetII29 m
54, High StreetII29 m
3, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II30 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Kington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters listed?
Yes. Kington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031885, first listed on 17 September 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Kington Library, Formerly the Old Radnor Trading Company Headquarters?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Herefordshire, County of, 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.