Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Former Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)

Former Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court) is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 12 April 1973. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 26% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1268971
Date first listed12 April 1973
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.79840, -0.07322 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1268971

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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 Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)

NameGradeDistance
Pump Adjoining Number 5II20 m
Sherwood HouseII21 m
Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)II29 m
Cambridge HouseII41 m
Princess Mary HouseII47 m
Former Dining Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)II54 m
The Dolphin Public HouseII58 m
Prince of Wales HouseII61 m
7, Bluecoat AvenueII62 m
Queen Alexandra HouseII76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court) listed?
Yes. Former Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268971, first listed on 12 April 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Stewards House 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.