Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Gatehouse to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished)

Gatehouse to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished) is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 10 February 1950. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 1% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGatehouse to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished)
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1269027
Date first listed10 February 1950
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.79516, -0.08066 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1269027

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Gatehouse to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished)

NameGradeDistance
Bailey Walls, South East Range to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished)II*41 m
6,8 and 10, Water LaneII66 m
12,14 and 16, Water LaneII68 m
4, Water LaneII73 m
Icehouse Approximately 35 Metres South of Postern, Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished)II80 m
36 and 38, Castle StreetII91 m
Footbridge Over River Mimram and RailingsII100 m
The White Horse Public HouseII107 m
29, Castle StreetII109 m
The Old RectoryII111 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished) listed?
Yes. Gatehouse to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1269027, 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 Gatehouse to Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished)?
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.