Bletsoe Castle
Bletsoe Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Bedford, first listed on 7 May 1952. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 0% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Bletsoe Castle |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1114219 |
| Date first listed | 7 May 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Bedford |
| Location | 52.21440, -0.50132 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1114219 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Bletsoe 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.
Listed buildings near Bletsoe Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Over Bletsoe Castle Moat | II | 47 m |
| Barn at Bletsoe Castle Farm, Adjacent to Drive | II | 76 m |
| Old Rectory | II | 137 m |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | II* | 168 m |
| The Old School and School House | II | 215 m |
| 54-62, the Avenue | II | 229 m |
| 2 and 3, Oldway | II | 254 m |
| 46-52, the Avenue | II | 270 m |
| 44, the Avenue | II | 275 m |
| 1, Oldway | II | 282 m |