Grade I listed · Haringey

Bruce Castle

Bruce Castle is a Grade I listed building in Haringey, first listed on 22 July 1949. It is one of 6 Grade I entries among 284 listed buildings in Haringey; 0% of Haringey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBruce Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1358861
Date first listed22 July 1949
Local planning authorityHaringey
Location51.59914, -0.07538 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1358861

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Haringey will require for your works on Bruce 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 Bruce Castle

NameGradeDistance
Tower to South West of Bruce CastleI29 m
Wall Along Western Boundary of Grounds of Bruce CastleII33 m
South Boundary Wall to Bruce Castle ParkII113 m
Front Wall and Gates to the PrioryII*128 m
All Hallows Vicarage the PrioryII*149 m
Chapel at Drapers' Almshouses the Drapers' AlmshousesII171 m
War Memorial at All Hallows ChurchII179 m
Parish Church of All HallowsII*195 m
Tottenham Magistrates CourtII214 m
Tomb of William Butterfield in Tottenham CemeteryII265 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bruce Castle listed?
Yes. Bruce Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1358861, first listed on 22 July 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bruce Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Haringey, 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.