Grade II listed · Welwyn Hatfield

Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House

Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House is a Grade II listed building in Welwyn Hatfield, first listed on 22 April 1977. It is one of 398 Grade II entries among 429 listed buildings in Welwyn Hatfield; 20% of Welwyn Hatfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1172714
Date first listed	22 April 1977
Local planning authority	Welwyn Hatfield
Location	51.83926, -0.26676 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1172714

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Welwyn Hatfield will require for your works on Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House, 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 Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block on East Side of Ayot House	II	26 m
Outbuilding 3 Metres North of Ayot Manor House	II	33 m
The Manor House	II	50 m
Walled Garden on North Side of Ayton Manor House	II	59 m
Ayot House	II*	73 m
Old St Lawrence Church	II*	172 m
The Lodge	II	200 m
Cottage Immediately West of Brocket Arms Public House	II	201 m
The Brocket Arms Public House	II	207 m
Ayot Cottage	II	219 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House listed?

Yes. Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1172714, first listed on 22 April 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House?

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