Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

The Forbury

The Forbury is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 24 July 1954. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 14% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Forbury
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1255417
Date first listed	24 July 1954
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.22849, -2.73741 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1255417

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on The Forbury, 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 Forbury

Name	Grade	Distance
Forbury Chapel	II	24 m
18, Church Street	II	25 m
16, Church Street	II	28 m
14, Church Street	II	31 m
12, Church Street	II	39 m
Wall to Garden of Number 20	II	43 m
The Old Vicarage	II	46 m
The Frere House and Attached Wall	II	51 m
Kembles	II	58 m
22, Church Street	II	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forbury listed?

Yes. The Forbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1255417, first listed on 24 July 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Forbury?

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.