Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Denewood Old Bear Buildings

Denewood Old Bear Buildings is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 29 October 1980. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 19% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Denewood Old Bear Buildings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1186406
Date first listed	29 October 1980
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.80302, -2.44866 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1186406

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Denewood Old Bear Buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
2 and 4, Severn Street	II	19 m
Wall to West of and Adjoining Number 4	II	29 m
The Sanctuary	II	93 m
Ashley House	II	94 m
Olde Bank House	II	94 m
Olde Court House	II	96 m
Caerville	II	97 m
Velindra	II	101 m
Kingston House	II	101 m
The Gables and Britannia House	II	105 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Denewood Old Bear Buildings listed?

Yes. Denewood Old Bear Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1186406, first listed on 29 October 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Denewood Old Bear Buildings?

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