Grade I listed · Rochford

Rochford Hall and Ruins

Rochford Hall and Ruins is a Grade I listed building in Rochford, first listed on 4 December 1951. It is one of 1 Grade I entries among 329 listed buildings in Rochford; 0% of Rochford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rochford Hall and Ruins
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1112586
Date first listed	4 December 1951
Local planning authority	Rochford
Location	51.58084, 0.69857 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1112586

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Rochford Hall and Ruins

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall Enclosing a Garden to the North, West and South of Rochford Hall with a Spur Wall Running from the Northern Boundary Towards the Ruin of the North Western Angle Turret with Barns Attached to North East Boundary	II	61 m
Church of St Andrew	II*	125 m
Headstone and Surrounds Approximately 16 Metres South of South West Angle of South Porch of Church of St Andrew	II	136 m
Headstones of Josiah Weld, Mary Weld, Daniel Weld and William Weld	II	149 m
No 14 St Andrews Road	II	285 m
Milestone on Northern Verge Opposite House Called Birches	II	310 m
Lord Riches' Cottages	II	335 m
82, West Street	II	363 m
67 and 69, West Street	II	437 m
The Crusty Pie	II	439 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rochford Hall and Ruins listed?

Yes. Rochford Hall and Ruins is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1112586, first listed on 4 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rochford Hall and Ruins?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rochford, 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.