Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

Dovecote at Wymondley Bury 15 Metres to North West of House

Dovecote at Wymondley Bury 15 Metres to North West of House is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 27 May 1968. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 11% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote at Wymondley Bury 15 Metres to North West of House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1175903
Date first listed	27 May 1968
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.92905, -0.23192 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175903

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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 Dovecote at Wymondley Bury 15 Metres to North West of House

Name	Grade	Distance
Wymondley Bury	I	21 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	155 m
The Bucks Head Public House	II	378 m
Plume of Feathers Public House	II	395 m
The Laurels	II	429 m
Blacksmiths Cottages in Blacksmith'S Yard	II	429 m
The Elms Including Former Barn Range Linked to East End	II	446 m
Barn Range at Elms Yard (Stutley Brothers Limited)	II	459 m
Boro Cottages	II	498 m
Wymondley Hall	II*	510 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote at Wymondley Bury 15 Metres to North West of House listed?

Yes. Dovecote at Wymondley Bury 15 Metres to North West of House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1175903, first listed on 27 May 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote at Wymondley Bury 15 Metres to North West of House?

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