Grade I listed · Bedford

Milton Ernest Hall

Milton Ernest Hall is a Grade I listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 June 1971. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 24% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milton Ernest Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1310881
Date first listed	14 June 1971
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.19046, -0.51360 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1310881

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Milton Ernest Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Dovecote at Milton Ernest Hall	II	40 m
House, Formerly Stable Block, at Milton Ernest Hall	II	70 m
Wall to Grounds of Milton Ernest Hall on Eastern Side Bordering A6 Trunk Road	II	286 m
10 and 11 Parkside	II	311 m
Queens Head Public House	II	314 m
3, Radwell Road	II	319 m
Barn Adjacent to Home Farmhouse	II	321 m
13, Radwell Road	II	330 m
15, Radwell Road	II	348 m
Forge Cottage	II	349 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Ernest Hall listed?

Yes. Milton Ernest Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1310881, first listed on 14 June 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milton Ernest Hall?

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