Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Bewell House

Bewell House is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 22 November 1972. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 28% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bewell House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1205430
Date first listed	22 November 1972
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.05698, -2.71987 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1205430

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Bewell House, 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 Bewell House

Name	Grade	Distance
48, Eign Gate	II	45 m
43 and 45, Eign Gate	II	63 m
51, Eign Gate	II	69 m
Elizabeth Place	II	89 m
35, Edgar Street	II	97 m
Hereford Bowling Club Pavilion	II	126 m
Moorfield Place	II	130 m
All Saints Chambers	II	135 m
Snippets Salon the Stagecoach	II	138 m
Eignbrook House	II	144 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bewell House listed?

Yes. Bewell House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1205430, first listed on 22 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bewell House?

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.