Grade II* listed · Hertsmere

Hilfield Castle

Hilfield Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Hertsmere, first listed on 1 June 1984. It is one of 13 Grade II* entries among 316 listed buildings in Hertsmere; 26% of Hertsmere’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHilfield Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1103569
Date first listed1 June 1984
Local planning authorityHertsmere
Location51.65364, -0.33482 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1103569

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hertsmere will require for your works on Hilfield Castle, 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 Hilfield Castle listed?
Yes. Hilfield Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1103569, first listed on 1 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hilfield Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hertsmere, 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.