Biggin Almshouses
Biggin Almshouses is a Grade II* listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 13 April 1951. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 1% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Biggin Almshouses |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1102181 |
| Date first listed | 13 April 1951 |
| Local planning authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Location | 51.94689, -0.27654 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1102181 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on Biggin Almshouses, 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.
Listed buildings near Biggin Almshouses
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 66-68, Queen Street | II | 87 m |
| 40, Queen Street | II | 107 m |
| 8-12, Market Place | II* | 126 m |
| Church of Saint Mary | I | 130 m |
| The Sun Hotel | II* | 134 m |
| Master'S House, British Schools | II | 135 m |
| North Western Block at the British School | II | 136 m |
| Hitchin War Memorial | II | 138 m |
| Mistress'S House British Schools | II | 139 m |
| 5, Sun Street | II | 144 m |