Grade II* listed · Stevenage

The Old Bury

The Old Bury is a Grade II* listed building in Stevenage, first listed on 18 February 1948. It is one of 10 Grade II* entries among 128 listed buildings in Stevenage; 0% of Stevenage’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Bury
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1348098
Date first listed18 February 1948
Local planning authorityStevenage
Location51.92092, -0.19818 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1348098

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stevenage will require for your works on The Old Bury, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Bury listed?
Yes. The Old Bury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1348098, first listed on 18 February 1948. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old Bury?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stevenage, 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.