Grade II listed · Winchester

The Smithy

The Smithy is a Grade II listed building in Winchester, first listed on 16 November 1983. It is one of 2,070 Grade II entries among 2,260 listed buildings in Winchester; 37% of Winchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Smithy
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1155521
Date first listed	16 November 1983
Local planning authority	Winchester
Location	51.14847, -1.26669 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1155521

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Winchester will require for your works on The Smithy, 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 The Smithy

Name	Grade	Distance
86-89	II	20 m
The Forge	II	31 m
Perry'S Acre	II	32 m
Garden Wall Around Manor Farm House	II	39 m
Heather Cottage	II	40 m
Manor Farm House	II	86 m
Micheldever County Primary School	II	105 m
Group of 6 Tombchests in St Mary'S Churchyard to S of Chancel to Kersley 1795;kersley 1813; Kersley 1818; Perry 1796; Perry 1817; Perry 1838	II	121 m
63, 66 and 67, Church Street	II	135 m
The Limes	II	136 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Smithy listed?

Yes. The Smithy is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1155521, first listed on 16 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Smithy?

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