Grade I listed · Herefordshire, County of

Clifford Castle and Barbican

Clifford Castle and Barbican is a Grade I listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 17 January 1949. It is one of 125 Grade I entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 0% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameClifford Castle and Barbican
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1167903
Date first listed17 January 1949
Local planning authorityHerefordshire, County of
Location52.10424, -3.10594 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1167903

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Clifford Castle and Barbican, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Clifford Castle and Barbican

NameGradeDistance
Storehouse About 20 Metres North West of Lower CourtII193 m
Lower CourtII*208 m
Barn About 25 Metres North East of Lower CourtII215 m
Upper CourtII*285 m
Price Memorial About 57 Metres North West of West Tower of Church of St MaryII962 m
Two Chambers Memorials and Railed Enclosure About 55 Metres Northwest of Church of St MaryII972 m
Williams Memorial About 35 Metres North West of West Tower of Church of St MaryII977 m
Phillips Memorial About 30 Metres North West of West Tower of Church of St MaryII979 m
Morris Memorial About 25 Metres North West of West Tower of Church of St MaryII988 m
Watkins Children Memorial About 22 Metres North West of Church of St MaryII992 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifford Castle and Barbican listed?
Yes. Clifford Castle and Barbican is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1167903, first listed on 17 January 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Clifford Castle and Barbican?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Herefordshire, County of, 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.