Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)

Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court) is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 10 February 1950. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 1% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268970
Date first listed	10 February 1950
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.79838, -0.07364 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268970

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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 Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Dining Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)	II	25 m
Former Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)	II	29 m
Pump Adjoining Number 5	II	31 m
Princess Mary House	II	32 m
Sherwood House	II	41 m
Prince of Wales House	II	52 m
Cambridge House	II	56 m
The Dolphin Public House	II	63 m
Queen Alexandra House	II	71 m
7, Bluecoat Avenue	II	75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court) listed?

Yes. Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268970, first listed on 10 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)?

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.