Wolfson Library
Wolfson Library is a Grade I listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 7 September 1973. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 31% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Wolfson Library |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1336826 |
| Date first listed | 7 September 1973 |
| Local planning authority | Canterbury |
| Location | 51.28013, 1.08362 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1336826 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Canterbury will require for your works on Wolfson Library, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Wolfson Library
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prior'S Chapel | I | 11 m |
| Wall Between No 18 and the Cathedral | II | 18 m |
| Lavatory Tower | I | 22 m |
| Prior Sellinge Gate | I | 31 m |
| Cathedral Choir School | I | 41 m |
| Water Tank Situated in Front of No 18 | II | 42 m |
| Dark Entry | I | 43 m |
| Paving in Front of Number 18 | II | 48 m |
| Chapter House to Christchurch Cathedral | I | 48 m |
| Library to Christchurch Cathedral | I | 50 m |