Grade II* listed · Forest of Dean

Sarah Siddons House the Old House

Sarah Siddons House the Old House is a Grade II* listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 12 December 1953. It is one of 66 Grade II* entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 0% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sarah Siddons House the Old House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1299249
Date first listed	12 December 1953
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.84221, -2.58476 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1299249

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Sarah Siddons House the Old House

Name	Grade	Distance
The Priory	II	636 m
Church of the Holy Jesus	II	731 m
Viaduct House	II	834 m
The Malthouse at Lydbrook House	II	844 m
Lydbrook House	II	861 m
Eastbach Court	II	1.4 km
Harrison Memorial, in the Churchyard About 44 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	1.7 km
Terrett Memorial, in the Churchyard About 30 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	1.7 km
Yearworth Memorial, About 27 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	1.7 km
Taylor Memorial, in the Churchyard About 22 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarah Siddons House the Old House listed?

Yes. Sarah Siddons House the Old House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1299249, first listed on 12 December 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sarah Siddons House the Old House?

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