Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum

Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 22 October 1973. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 38% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1280595
Date first listed	22 October 1973
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.05477, -2.71763 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1280595

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum, 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 Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum

Name	Grade	Distance
Post Office and Attached Railings	II	49 m
Palace Chambers	II*	51 m
22, King Street	II	52 m
4, 5 and 5a, King Street	II	53 m
1, KING STREET (See details for further address information)	II	54 m
21a, King Street	II	59 m
15-18, Broad Street	II	64 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier	II*	65 m
2, Palace Yard	II	65 m
Spread Eagle Inn	II	66 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum listed?

Yes. Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1280595, first listed on 22 October 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Public Library, Art Gallery and Museum?

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.