Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

The Old Castle

The Old Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 1 February 1967. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 13% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Castle
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1185815
Date first listed	1 February 1967
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.27269, -1.88213 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1185815

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on The Old Castle, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Old Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Vault Approximately 1.5 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	73 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 1.5 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	79 m
Church of St Mary	II*	84 m
Stone Coffin 0.25 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Mary	II	85 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 0.5 Metres East of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	89 m
Right Entrance Lodge, Gates, Gatepier, and Attached Wall at Studley Castle	II	670 m
Left Entrance Lodge, Gates, Gatepiers and Attached Wall at Studley Castle	II	688 m
Studley Castle	II*	708 m
Priory Farmhouse	II*	714 m
Garden Wall Approximately 4 Metres East of Mountbatten House	II	768 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Castle listed?

Yes. The Old Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1185815, first listed on 1 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Castle?

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