Grade II* listed · East Hertfordshire

The Old Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill

The Old Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill is a Grade II* listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 22 February 1967. It is one of 199 Grade II* entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 18% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1210461
Date first listed	22 February 1967
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.87448, 0.08384 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210461

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on The Old Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill, 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 Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill

Name	Grade	Distance
Thatched Outbuildings at Ford Hill on Roadside 10 Metres West of House	II	52 m
Stumbledon	II	71 m
Ashmeads	II*	81 m
Ford Hill	II	82 m
May Cottage and Gouldburn	II*	108 m
Outhouse at May Cottage 3 Metres North of House	II	122 m
Former Forge and Workshop at Brook House 10 Metres West of House	II	185 m
Brook House	II	190 m
Public Pump on Riverbank Opposite Chapel Lane	II	216 m
The Nag'S Head Public House	II	239 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill listed?

Yes. The Old Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1210461, first listed on 22 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 Brick House and No. 2 Ford Hill?

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