Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Swanpool Barn

Swanpool Barn is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 30 June 2000. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 98% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swanpool Barn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380573
Date first listed	30 June 2000
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.91365, -2.37520 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380573

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Swanpool Barn, 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 Swanpool Barn

Name	Grade	Distance
Pound Farmhouse	II	808 m
Taynton Court	II	894 m
Farmstead, Rymes Place Farm	II	1.1 km
Barn at Normans Farm	II	1.4 km
House, Malswick Mill	II	1.5 km
Nelfields Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Farmhouse, Agricultural Building with Cheeseroom, and Threshing Barn at Moorfields Farm	II	1.5 km
Cottage, by Haskins	II	1.6 km
Underwood Monument, in the Churchyard, About 4 Metres East of North East Corner of Porch, Church of St Lawrence	II	1.9 km
Wintle Monument, in the Churchyard About 2 Metres East of North East Corner of Nave, Church of St Lawrence	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanpool Barn listed?

Yes. Swanpool Barn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380573, first listed on 30 June 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swanpool Barn?

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.