Grade II* listed · North Hertfordshire

The Cloisters

The Cloisters is a Grade II* listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 7 September 1979. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 42% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Cloisters
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1102019
Date first listed7 September 1979
Local planning authorityNorth Hertfordshire
Location51.96794, -0.22489 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1102019

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on The Cloisters, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cloisters listed?
Yes. The Cloisters is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1102019, first listed on 7 September 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Cloisters?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.