Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

The Red Cow Inn

The Red Cow Inn is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 13 April 1951. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 1% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Red Cow Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1296220
Date first listed	13 April 1951
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.94772, -0.27844 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1296220

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The Red Cow Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
2 and 2a, Market Place	II	11 m
5, Market Place	II	14 m
1, 1A and 1B Churchyard	II	23 m
26, High Street	II	33 m
8-12, Market Place	II*	35 m
Hitchin War Memorial	II	37 m
3 and 4, High Street	II	39 m
1, High Street	II	43 m
4, Churchyard	II	45 m
2, High Street	II	45 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Cow Inn listed?

Yes. The Red Cow Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1296220, first listed on 13 April 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Red Cow Inn?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.