Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

The Cricketers Arms Hotel and Attached Iron Chain and Sign

The Cricketers Arms Hotel and Attached Iron Chain and Sign is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 13 October 1952. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 3% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Cricketers Arms Hotel and Attached Iron Chain and Sign
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380002
Date first listed	13 October 1952
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.82131, -0.14136 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380002

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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 The Cricketers Arms Hotel and Attached Iron Chain and Sign

Name	Grade	Distance
10, Prince Albert Street	II	13 m
11, 12 and 13, Prince Albert Street	II	17 m
1, 2 and 3, Black Lion Lane	II	22 m
64, Ship Street	II	30 m
63, SHIP STREET (See details for further address information)	II	30 m
17 and 17a, Prince Albert Street	II	31 m
16, Prince Albert Street	II	32 m
62, Ship Street	II	34 m
68, Ship Street	II	41 m
18 and 19, Prince Albert Street	II	42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cricketers Arms Hotel and Attached Iron Chain and Sign listed?

Yes. The Cricketers Arms Hotel and Attached Iron Chain and Sign is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380002, first listed on 13 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Cricketers Arms Hotel and Attached Iron Chain and Sign?

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