Grade II listed · Huntingdonshire

Nelsons Head

Nelsons Head is a Grade II listed building in Huntingdonshire, first listed on 24 March 1972. It is one of 2,021 Grade II entries among 2,213 listed buildings in Huntingdonshire; 24% of Huntingdonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nelsons Head
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1128705
Date first listed	24 March 1972
Local planning authority	Huntingdonshire
Location	52.32404, -0.07501 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1128705

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Huntingdonshire will require for your works on Nelsons Head, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Nelsons Head

Name	Grade	Distance
9, Merryland	II	9 m
6 and 8, Merryland	II	16 m
8b, Crown Street	II	18 m
North East Elevation of Number 8 Merryland	II	22 m
14, CROWN STREET (See details for further address information)	II	24 m
10, 12B,, MERRYLAND (See details for further address information)	II	27 m
1, Broadway	II	27 m
2 and 4, Crown Street	II	28 m
12, Bridge Street	II	33 m
16 and 18 Merryland, 16 and 18 Crown Street, 2 Bridge Street	II	35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nelsons Head listed?

Yes. Nelsons Head is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1128705, first listed on 24 March 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nelsons Head?

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