Grade II* listed · South Derbyshire

Sir John Port Almshouses

Sir John Port Almshouses is a Grade II* listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 48 Grade II* entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 0% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sir John Port Almshouses
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1096567
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.88539, -1.60200 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1096567

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 Sir John Port Almshouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates, Gatepiers, and Railings to South of the Etwall Almshouses	II*	26 m
Garden Wall to Lane Next to Church, Etwall Park, 5 Metres Sw of Etwall Almshouses	II	71 m
Church of St Helen	I	73 m
The Vicarage	II	92 m
Well Head to 6 Metres South West of St Helen'S Church Porch	II	99 m
Hawk and Buckle Inn and Attached Stableblock	II	115 m
48 and 50 Main Street	II	136 m
Blenheim Farmhouse	II	147 m
58, Main Street	II	151 m
Number 78 and Attached Outbuilding	II	172 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sir John Port Almshouses listed?

Yes. Sir John Port Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1096567, first listed on 2 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sir John Port Almshouses?

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