Grade II* listed · Rutland

Fort Henry Pleasure House and Flanking Retaining Walls and Parapet

Fort Henry Pleasure House and Flanking Retaining Walls and Parapet is a Grade II* listed building in Rutland, first listed on 10 December 1981. It is one of 72 Grade II* entries among 1,416 listed buildings in Rutland; 41% of Rutland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFort Henry Pleasure House and Flanking Retaining Walls and Parapet
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1073724
Date first listed10 December 1981
Local planning authorityRutland
Location52.69892, -0.59766 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1073724

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Fort Henry Pleasure House and Flanking Retaining Walls and Parapet

NameGradeDistance
Horn MillhouseII1.7 km
Horn Mill BridgeII1.8 km
Sundial CottageII2.4 km
12, Stamford RoadII2.4 km
Villa FarmhouseII2.4 km
12, Top StreetII2.4 km
10, Blacksmiths LaneII2.4 km
8, Blacksmiths LaneII2.4 km
10, Top StreetII2.4 km
4, Blacksmiths LaneII2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Henry Pleasure House and Flanking Retaining Walls and Parapet listed?
Yes. Fort Henry Pleasure House and Flanking Retaining Walls and Parapet is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1073724, first listed on 10 December 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Fort Henry Pleasure House and Flanking Retaining Walls and Parapet?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rutland, 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.