Grade II listed · Bedford

Entrance Archway to Courtyard and Adjoining Garage Buildings, Turvey House

Entrance Archway to Courtyard and Adjoining Garage Buildings, Turvey House is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 13 July 1964. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 6% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Archway to Courtyard and Adjoining Garage Buildings, Turvey House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1039601
Date first listed	13 July 1964
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.16537, -0.62831 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1039601

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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 Entrance Archway to Courtyard and Adjoining Garage Buildings, Turvey House

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block, Turvey House	II	26 m
Turvey House	I	37 m
Top Lodge, to Turvey House	II	222 m
Former barns at Chantry Farm	II	241 m
Higgins Family Mausoleum, All Saints Churchyard	II	253 m
Chantry House	II	262 m
16-18, Carlton Road	II	264 m
Parish Church of All Saints	I	268 m
12 and 13, Carlton Road	II	280 m
2 and 3 Chantry Cottages	II	285 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Archway to Courtyard and Adjoining Garage Buildings, Turvey House listed?

Yes. Entrance Archway to Courtyard and Adjoining Garage Buildings, Turvey House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1039601, first listed on 13 July 1964. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Archway to Courtyard and Adjoining Garage Buildings, Turvey House?

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