Grade II listed · Bedford

Manor House

Manor House is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 4 June 1974. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 24% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Manor House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1249351
Date first listed	4 June 1974
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.27025, -0.60233 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1249351

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Manor 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 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 Manor House

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Lawrence	I	101 m
5 and 7, Church Lane	II	115 m
Poplars Farmhouse	II	319 m
Manor Farm Cottages	II	2.1 km
Former Dovecote at Church Farmhouse	II	2.2 km
Church Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn	II	2.2 km
Parish Church of St Mary	I	2.2 km
Cattern Barn	II	2.2 km
The Old Vicarage	II	2.2 km
36, High Street	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Manor House listed?

Yes. Manor House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249351, first listed on 4 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Manor House?

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