7a St Paul's Square and Cowper Building
7a St Paul's Square and Cowper Building is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 May 1971. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 18% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | 7a St Paul's Square and Cowper Building |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1321438 |
| Date first listed | 14 May 1971 |
| Local planning authority | Bedford |
| Location | 52.13485, -0.46791 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1321438 |
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 7a St Paul's Square and Cowper Building
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Shire Hall | II* | 37 m |
| Churchyard gateways, railings and fountain at St Paul's Church | II | 52 m |
| North Extension (Civic Theatre) to Town Hall | II | 70 m |
| Town Hall | II | 74 m |
| Church of St Paul | I | 74 m |
| 1 and 2 St Paul's Square | II | 78 m |
| Town Bridge over River Great Ouse | II | 122 m |
| Statue of John Howard | I | 123 m |
| Bedford Corn Exchange | II | 135 m |
| Bedford Boer War Memorial | II | 145 m |