Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Stapleton Castle

Stapleton Castle is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 17 December 1986. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 75% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stapleton Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1076962
Date first listed	17 December 1986
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.28411, -2.99346 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1076962

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Stapleton Castle, 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 Stapleton Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
House Approximately 85 Metres North West of Carter'S Croft	II	187 m
House Approximately 80 Metres North of Carter'S Croft	II	211 m
Carter'S Croft	II	260 m
Barn About 100 Yards South-South-West of Stocken Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Stocken Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Barn and Stables About 100 Yards South-West of Stocken Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Stapleton Lodge	II	1.1 km
Lugg Bridge	II	1.2 km
Old Hall	II	2.5 km
Bridge Over Hindwell Brook	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Stapleton Castle listed?

Yes. Stapleton Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076962, first listed on 17 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stapleton Castle?

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.