Grade II* listed · East Hertfordshire

The Baish Almshouses and Attached Forecourt Wall

The Baish Almshouses and Attached Forecourt Wall is a Grade II* listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 4 December 1951. It is one of 199 Grade II* entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 6% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Baish Almshouses and Attached Forecourt Wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1078739
Date first listed	4 December 1951
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.78520, 0.01400 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078739

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 The Baish Almshouses and Attached Forecourt Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
91 and 93, Roydon Road	II	54 m
Fern Cottage Woodside	II	80 m
54, Roydon Road	II	127 m
Holmwood Cottages	II	159 m
Colne Cottages	II	165 m
Netherfield Cottages	II	189 m
Gatescreen, Piers and Gates at the Coach House	II	243 m
The Coach House	II	247 m
49, 51 and 53, Roydon Road	II	255 m
16, 18 and 20, Roydon Road	II	259 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Baish Almshouses and Attached Forecourt Wall listed?

Yes. The Baish Almshouses and Attached Forecourt Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1078739, first listed on 4 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Baish Almshouses and Attached Forecourt Wall?

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