The Dower House
The Dower House is a Grade II* listed building in Hinckley and Bosworth, first listed on 3 August 1970. It is one of 36 Grade II* entries among 353 listed buildings in Hinckley and Bosworth; 27% of Hinckley and Bosworth’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Dower House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1361288 |
| Date first listed | 3 August 1970 |
| Local planning authority | Hinckley and Bosworth |
| Location | 52.62540, -1.40159 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1361288 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Hinckley and Bosworth will require for your works on The Dower House, 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.
Listed buildings near The Dower House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grey House | II | 41 m |
| 5, Church Street | II | 50 m |
| The Red Lion Public House | II | 67 m |
| The Old Clubhouse | II | 73 m |
| 10 and 12, Main Street | II | 83 m |
| Barns at Home Farm Cottage | II | 91 m |
| 5 and 7, Main Street | II | 95 m |
| The Dixie Arms Public House | II | 103 m |
| 3, Main Street | II | 108 m |
| The Forge, House and attached boundary wall, 13-15 Park Street | II | 110 m |