Grade II* listed · East Hertfordshire

Stratton'S Tower

Stratton'S Tower is a Grade II* listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 199 Grade II* entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 10% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stratton'S Tower
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1341449
Date first listed	24 November 1966
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.75669, -0.12521 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1341449

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Stratton'S Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Manor House	II	121 m
Little Berkhamsted House	II*	257 m
The Flat the Gage	II	279 m
The Old Rectory	II	316 m
Church of St Andrew	II	360 m
The War Memorial	II	383 m
6 and 8, Church Road	II	405 m
Five Horseshoes Public House	II	442 m
Danes	II	662 m
The Old Farmhouse at Buck'S Farm	II	772 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratton'S Tower listed?

Yes. Stratton'S Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1341449, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stratton'S Tower?

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