Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East

The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 14 January 1985. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 73% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1101915
Date first listed	14 January 1985
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.96004, 0.08369 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101915

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East, 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 The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East

Name	Grade	Distance
The Black Horse Public House	II	26 m
Bythorne Cottage and Barn at the Rear	II	38 m
Bridge Cottage	II	77 m
Meesden Corner Cottage	II	107 m
The Bury	II	132 m
Barn to South West of the Bury	II	144 m
Barn to South East of the Bury	II	153 m
Mill Cottage	II	202 m
The Old Windmill	II	204 m
Brent Pelham Hall, Gate Piers and Boundary Wall from North West Front of Hall, Turning to South West and Then South East to Gate Piers	I	286 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East listed?

Yes. The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1101915, first listed on 14 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Forge and Outbuilding to the South-East?

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.