Grade II listed · Eastbourne

Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean

Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean is a Grade II listed building in Eastbourne, first listed on 17 May 1971. It is one of 118 Grade II entries among 132 listed buildings in Eastbourne; 19% of Eastbourne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1043663
Date first listed	17 May 1971
Local planning authority	Eastbourne
Location	50.75499, 0.22155 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1043663

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Eastbourne will require for your works on Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean, 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 Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean

Name	Grade	Distance
Belle Tout Lighthouse	II	1.9 km
Beachy Head Lighthouse	II	2.7 km
Paradise Belvedere	II	2.8 km
St Margaret'S	II	3.1 km
Gazebo in the Back Garden of No 1	II	3.2 km
Former Stables and Motor House at Trevin Towers	II	3.3 km
Meads Place	II	3.3 km
Trevin Towers Including Attached Summer House, Terrace Walling and Steps	II	3.4 km
Main Block and Chapel of All Saints Hospital	II*	3.4 km
Tally Ho public house	II	3.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean listed?

Yes. Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1043663, first listed on 17 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shepherd'S Hut to the North East of New Barn, Birling Farm, East Dean?

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