What is a statutorily listed building?
A statutory listed building is a building or structure which the Government thinks is of special architectural or historical interest. This listing gives a building legal protection from demolition, extensions and alterations which would destroy historic features or affect its character.
The whole of a building is listed - the exterior and interior, together with any outhouse, wall or other structure built before 1 July 1948 within the grounds of the building.
Statutory listed buildings are graded to show their importance:
- Grade I - buildings of exceptional quality; Coventry has 21 Grade I Listed Buildings, including St. Mary's Guildhall and Ford's Hospital.
- Grade II* - particularly important buildings; Coventry has 28 Grade II* Listed Buildings, including Bond's Hospital and Blue Coat School.
- Grade II - the majority of listed buildings of special interest; Coventry has over 350 Grade II Listed Buildings, including Coventry railway station and the Council House.
Download a list of statutorily listed buildings in Coventry.
A map showing listed buildings in Coventry can be found on the Historic England website.
Archaeology
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
Coventry
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