Grade II listed · Watford

Administration Block at Shrodell'S Wing, Watford General Hospital

Administration Block at Shrodell'S Wing, Watford General Hospital is a Grade II listed building in Watford, first listed on 15 September 1982. It is one of 85 Grade II entries among 90 listed buildings in Watford; 26% of Watford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Administration Block at Shrodell'S Wing, Watford General Hospital
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1175830
Date first listed	15 September 1982
Local planning authority	Watford
Location	51.64985, -0.40341 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175830

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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 Administration Block at Shrodell'S Wing, Watford General Hospital

Name	Grade	Distance
Sikh Community Centre	II	582 m
Former Convent of St Vincent	II	639 m
Holy Rood Church	I	644 m
Watford Place	II	653 m
Bedford and Essex Almshouses	II	659 m
Former Holy Rood Roman Catholic School	II	660 m
Holy Rood House	II	662 m
Clutterbuck Tomb 6 Metres South South East of Deacon/Kent Tomb in Church of St Mary	II	680 m
Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary	II	680 m
Church of St Michael	II	689 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Administration Block at Shrodell'S Wing, Watford General Hospital listed?

Yes. Administration Block at Shrodell'S Wing, Watford General Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1175830, first listed on 15 September 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Administration Block at Shrodell'S Wing, Watford General Hospital?

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