Grade II listed · Preston

The Black Horse

The Black Horse is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 31 December 1987. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 69% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Black Horse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1217882
Date first listed	31 December 1987
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.75989, -2.70140 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217882

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Preston will require for your works on The Black Horse, 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 The Black Horse

Name	Grade	Distance
11, Friargate	II	50 m
Church of St George the Martyr	II*	105 m
The Fish Market	II	110 m
Group of Nine Telephone Kiosks Outside Head Post Office	II	111 m
Post Office and Attached Railings	II	126 m
The Old Black Bull Public House	II	128 m
Preston War Memorial	I	143 m
33,34, Market Place	II	146 m
The Covered Market	II	147 m
The Former Public Hall	II	156 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Horse listed?

Yes. The Black Horse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217882, first listed on 31 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Black Horse?

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