Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery

Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 4 February 1998. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 97% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1376766
Date first listed	4 February 1998
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.80096, -2.57395 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376766

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery, 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery

Name	Grade	Distance
Milestone About 275 Metres East of Cannop Crossroads	II	570 m
Worcester Lodge at Ngr So 596117	II	887 m
Old Dean Hall School	II	1.6 km
Speech House Hotel	II	1.6 km
Obelisk Opposite Speech House Hotel	II	1.6 km
Milestone About 1/4 Mile East of Speech House Hotel	II	2.1 km
Milestone at Ngr So 597135	II	2.2 km
Hoarthorns Farmhouse	II	2.4 km
Whitehill Farmhouse	II	2.5 km
Barn at Five Acres Farm, Adjacent to Farmhouse on South Side	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery listed?

Yes. Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1376766, first listed on 4 February 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Furnace Level at Hopewell Colliery?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Forest of Dean, 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.