Bedford Shire Hall
Bedford Shire Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 May 1971. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 18% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Bedford Shire Hall |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1114519 |
| Date first listed | 14 May 1971 |
| Local planning authority | Bedford |
| Location | 52.13491, -0.46738 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1114519 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Bedford Shire Hall, 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 Bedford Shire Hall
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7a St Paul's Square and Cowper Building | II | 37 m |
| 1 and 2 St Paul's Square | II | 42 m |
| Churchyard gateways, railings and fountain at St Paul's Church | II | 57 m |
| Church of St Paul | I | 62 m |
| North Extension (Civic Theatre) to Town Hall | II | 85 m |
| Statue of John Howard | I | 91 m |
| Town Bridge over River Great Ouse | II | 92 m |
| Town Hall | II | 93 m |
| Bedford Boer War Memorial | II | 109 m |
| 19 and 21 High Street | II | 113 m |