Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Foston Hall and Attached Archway with Wrought Iron Gates

Foston Hall and Attached Archway with Wrought Iron Gates is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 0% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Foston Hall and Attached Archway with Wrought Iron Gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1205231
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.88206, -1.72534 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1205231

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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 Foston Hall and Attached Archway with Wrought Iron Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block to Foston Hall	II	163 m
Broomhill	II	1.1 km
Lychgate and Churchyard Walls to Church of St Paul	II	1.6 km
Church of St Paul	II	1.6 km
The Old Hall	II	1.6 km
Churchyard Cross 10 Yards South of South Porch	II	1.6 km
Muse Lane Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall	II	1.9 km
39 Uttoxeter Road	II	2.5 km
Cromwell House Farmhouse	II	2.6 km
Rose Cottage and Attached Barn	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Foston Hall and Attached Archway with Wrought Iron Gates listed?

Yes. Foston Hall and Attached Archway with Wrought Iron Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1205231, first listed on 2 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Foston Hall and Attached Archway with Wrought Iron Gates?

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