Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Remains of Benington Castle (In Grounds of the Lordship 15 Metres to South East of House)

Remains of Benington Castle (In Grounds of the Lordship 15 Metres to South East of House) is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 10% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of Benington Castle (In Grounds of the Lordship 15 Metres to South East of House)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1175349
Date first listed	24 November 1966
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.89617, -0.11673 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175349

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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 Remains of Benington Castle (In Grounds of the Lordship 15 Metres to South East of House)

Name	Grade	Distance
Summerhouse and Curtain Wall at Benington Lordship (30 Metres to South East of House)	II	30 m
Benington Lordship	II*	34 m
Parish Church of St Peter	I	55 m
11, Church Green	II	104 m
9, Church Green	II	107 m
Lych Gate at St Peter'S Church (100 Metres to East North East of Chancel)	II	111 m
7, Church Green	II	111 m
15, Church Green	II	113 m
1, 3 and 5, Church Green	II	155 m
1, Walkern Road	II	194 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Benington Castle (In Grounds of the Lordship 15 Metres to South East of House) listed?

Yes. Remains of Benington Castle (In Grounds of the Lordship 15 Metres to South East of House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1175349, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of Benington Castle (In Grounds of the Lordship 15 Metres to South East of House)?

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