Grade II* listed · North Hertfordshire

Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings

Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings is a Grade II* listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 9 June 1952. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 6% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1307766
Date first listed	9 June 1952
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.90921, -0.28341 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1307766

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings, 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 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 Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
The Piggery at Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley (240 Metres to South East of Main Entrance Door) at Grid Reference Tl 1829 2471	II	147 m
Icehouse Amoung Chestnut Trees at Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley (250 Metres to East North East of Main Entrance Door) at Grid Refernce Tl 1833 2483	II	160 m
The Red Lion Public House	II	168 m
Barn on Roadside Now Garage to Spindle Cottage	II	172 m
The Chequers with Wall and Outhouses Fronting Chequer Lane	II	179 m
Spindle Cottage	II	180 m
Well, Wellhead Gear and Wellhouse	II	180 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	187 m
Sadleirs End	II	200 m
Vine Cottage	II	208 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings listed?

Yes. Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1307766, first listed on 9 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Princess Helena College, Temple Dinsley, with Terraces, Steps, Walls, Railings, Gates, Pergolas, and Garden Buildings?

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.