Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral

Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 22 October 1973. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 38% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1187321
Date first listed	22 October 1973
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.05371, -2.71461 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187321

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral, 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 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 Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral

Name	Grade	Distance
St Ethelbert'S the Buttery	II	20 m
St Ethelbert'S	II	29 m
Cathedral School, Excluding the Modern Building to the South	II	41 m
3, Castle Hill	II*	45 m
Saint Ethelbert'S Well	II	45 m
34, Castle Street	II	47 m
College of Vicars Choral	I	53 m
32 and 33, Castle Street	II	53 m
31, Castle Street	II*	59 m
Gates, Piers and Railings to Cathedral Close	II	66 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral listed?

Yes. Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1187321, first listed on 22 October 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wall to East of Cathedral School and College of Vicars Choral?

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