Grade II* listed · Dacorum

Priory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings

Priory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings is a Grade II* listed building in Dacorum, first listed on 22 October 1952. It is one of 60 Grade II* entries among 911 listed buildings in Dacorum; 7% of Dacorum’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePriory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1348439
Date first listed22 October 1952
Local planning authorityDacorum
Location51.71294, -0.46022 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1348439

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dacorum will require for your works on Priory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Priory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings

NameGradeDistance
Balls Pond FarmhouseII123 m
Hill CottageII150 m
LaxtonII151 m
Hill FarmhouseII162 m
The Old Palace Public HouseII174 m
73, 75, 77, 79 and 81, Langley HillII187 m
Ruins of Langley Palace in the Garden of No 80 (York Ridge)II193 m
Old Palace Lodge and Langley Hill HouseII226 m
West Barn at Balls Pond FarmII564 m
Vine CottageII618 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Priory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings listed?
Yes. Priory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1348439, first listed on 22 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Priory Remains (Now Part of the New School) and Attached Buildings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dacorum, 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.