Grade II* listed · Wiltshire

3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield

3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield is a Grade II* listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 15 August 1989. It is one of 698 Grade II* entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 96% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1355710
Date first listed15 August 1989
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.10028, -1.78451 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1355710

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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 3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield

NameGradeDistance
Camera Obscura BuildingII30 m
Old Sarum Airfield: Workshops Immediately to N of Central Hangar (Hangar 2)II32 m
Old Sarum Airfield: Ta HeadquartersII142 m
Beehive CottageII895 m
Longhedge HouseII1.1 km
Milestone About 300 Metres North of Longhedge FarmII1.3 km
Mill House and Attached MillII1.4 km
Granary at Bishopdown FarmII1.4 km
Barn at Bishopdown FarmII1.4 km
Old Castle InnII1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield listed?
Yes. 3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1355710, first listed on 15 August 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 3 Former World War I Aircraft Hangars at Old Sarum Airfield?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.