Grade II* listed · East Hertfordshire

The Big Black Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 500 Metres Along Track

The Big Black Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 500 Metres Along Track is a Grade II* listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 14 April 1983. It is one of 199 Grade II* entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 39% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Big Black Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 500 Metres Along Track
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1101968
Date first listed	14 April 1983
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.80978, 0.06472 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101968

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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 Big Black Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 500 Metres Along Track

Name	Grade	Distance
The Essex Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 3 Metres North East of the Big Black Barn	II	18 m
Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm Attached to South End of the Big Black Barn	II	25 m
21, Drury Lane	II	490 m
24 and 26, Drury Lane	II	503 m
Orchards	II	550 m
34, High Street	II	616 m
Old House	II*	624 m
Shuttles	II	634 m
20, High Street	II	636 m
2 and 4, Drury Lane	II	638 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big Black Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 500 Metres Along Track listed?

Yes. The Big Black Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 500 Metres Along Track is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1101968, first listed on 14 April 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Big Black Barn at Hunsdon Lodge Farm 500 Metres Along Track?

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.