Grade I listed · Herefordshire, County of

Goodrich Castle

Goodrich Castle is a Grade I listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 14 February 1966. It is one of 125 Grade I entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 20% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGoodrich Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1348917
Date first listed14 February 1966
Local planning authorityHerefordshire, County of
Location51.87684, -2.61571 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1348917

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Goodrich Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Goodrich Castle

NameGradeDistance
The South LodgeII499 m
Gates and Gate Lodge to South LodgeII507 m
The Gas WorksII544 m
Holly CottagesII557 m
Y CrwysII568 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Immediately North West of Ye HostelrieII571 m
Ye HostelrieII586 m
Barn at Flanesford PrioryII613 m
Flanesford PrioryI637 m
Flanesford Priory FarmhouseII653 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Goodrich Castle listed?
Yes. Goodrich Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1348917, first listed on 14 February 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Goodrich Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Herefordshire, County of, 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.