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  WCBC: Grade I Listed Buildings
Listed buildings are classified in three grades to show their relative importance - Grade I, II* and II.
Grade I listed buildings are considered to be of exceptional, usually national, interest.
Grade I listed buildings in the County of Wrexham date from the 12th to the 19th Century, and include castles, medieval halls, churches, and industrial canal, road and river structures.
www.wrexham.gov.uk /english/planning_portal/publications/grade1_listed_buildings.htm   (285 words)

  
 Bricks & Brass: Listed Buildings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The owner of a Grade I building will be subject to the strongest controls on what work is acceptable or not, but is rewarded with the greater likelihood of financial support.
In fact the listing applies to the whole of the property, both internally and externally; it covers everything in existence at the time of the listing, regardless of its age.
If you are successful and the house does get listed, you will then live with the satisfaction that you have effectively saved it from inappropriate alterations, or even demolition, and preserved it for future generations.
www.bricksandbrass.co.uk /buying/listedbld.htm   (1998 words)

  
 Listed building   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In the United Kingdom the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 requires the government to create lists of buildings that are to be specially protected as part of the national heritage.
The owner of a listed building may not demolish, extend or alter it without receiving special permission from their local planning authority.
Listed buildings in danger of decay are listed on English Heritage's Buildings At Risk register.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/listed_building   (240 words)

  
 Planning Services - Listed Buildings Information
Listings are not reserved solely for older buildings; there are a few examples of post-war listing in the District too.
Listed buildings are placed in one of three grades, which give an indication on there relative importance - grade I, grade II* or grade II.
Grading can be changed where re-evaluation takes place after damage or alteration, or as more evidence of a building's history or architectural quality comes to light.
www.basildon.gov.uk /80256B7500420D16/vWeb/wpEFEN5PSEY4   (1857 words)

  
 Planning & Building Control In Knowsley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Listed Buildings are vitally important to both our national and local identity and form a central part of our cultural heritage.
Buildings are graded Grades I, II and Grade II* to identify the outstanding architectural or historic interest.
Grade II represents a major element in the historic quality of our towns, villages and countryside (nationally 94% of Listed Buildings).
planning.knowsley.gov.uk /conser/convers.html   (471 words)

  
 listed buildings - sash windows - conservation areas - wooden windows
When a building has been listed it is protected by law and Listed Building Consent must be obtained before any changes are made to it.
Applications for Grade I and II* listed buildings are referred to English Heritage and sometimes to the Secretary of State.
Carrying out unauthorised work to a listed building is a criminal offence punishable by a fine or a prison sentence and the local council can require you to put the building back as it was.
www.capital-sash.co.uk /listed.html   (908 words)

  
 EducationGuardian.co.uk | News crumb | Grade I listed gothic mansion ravaged by fire
At least 10 fire engines were sent to the Grade I listed Stoke Rochford Hall, near Grantham in Lincolnshire, which is used as a training and conference centre.
A spokesman for the Lincolnshire fire service said 100 firefighters had battled all day to extinguish the fire, which was still smouldering last night after the roof collapsed.
The blaze comes just days after the Grade I listed Allerton Castle, in North Yorkshire, was also ravaged by a fire.
education.guardian.co.uk /schools/story/0,5500,1398705,00.html   (243 words)

  
 WCBC: Planning - Exhibitions - Listed Churches
Listed buildings are classified in three grades to show their relative importance:
Some are still listed under this old system whilst awaiting CADW re-survey.
Before a listed building can be altered, extended, or demolished, it is almost certainly necessary to obtain Listed Building Consent.
www.wrexham.gov.uk /english/planning_portal/publications/churches_intro.htm   (380 words)

  
 Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell Steps In To Save Grade I Listed Building For The Nation
The Secretary of State for Culture took steps today to ensure the long term survival of the Grade I listed Apethorpe Hall and other listed buildings on the Apethorpe estate, considered to be one of the highest priority properties at risk in the country.
Apethorpe Hall is a major country house and was listed Grade I on 23 May 1967.
The powers are used more frequently by local authorities on listed properties in their areas and the Secretary of State's role in those circumstances is to decide whether to confirm their orders.
www.culture.gov.uk /global/press_notices/archive_2004/dcms109_04.htm   (1004 words)

  
 What is a listed building? in The AnswerBank: Home & Garden
A listed building is one that appears on a statutory list of buildings of 'special architectural or historic interest' designed to protect the best of our architectural heritage.
Grade I listed buildings are the most important, followed by Grade II*, buildings which are categorised as particularly important buildings of more than special interest and finally the straight Grade II buildings, which is of special interest warranting every effort to preserve them.
The vast majority of listed buildings are still in use, with Grade II listed often being domestic dwellings.
www.theanswerbank.co.uk /Article726.html   (361 words)

  
 Category:Grade I listed buildings - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Category:Grade I listed buildings - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
There are over 6,000 Grade I listed buildings in England and Wales.
This page was last modified 15:47, 16 Apr 2005.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Category:Grade_I_listed_buildings   (62 words)

  
 Repair grants for parish churches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
All listed places of worship in England are eligible to apply for a grant under the Repair Grants for Places of Worship scheme.
The programme supports urgent repairs to the fabric of listed places of worship and priority is given to single repair projects costing less then £200,000.
Application deadlines for grants in 2005-2006 are: 30 June 2005 for Grade I and Grade II* listed places of worship and 30 September 2005 for Grade II listed places of worship.
www.nfucountryside.com /newsrural-1437.htm   (630 words)

  
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Grade 1 listed by English Heritage, its architecture is unique, with the north side built in imitation of a Gothic castle, while the south represents an Italian villa.
FUNDS to value under-threat Castle Goring, which is registered as a neglected historic building, have been allocated by Worthing Borough council.
The council, along with English Heritage, will stump up around £10.000 to have the grade 1 listed building, one of only two in the borough, valued.
www.protectourwoodland.fsnet.co.uk /castle_g.htm   (633 words)

  
 The Sunday Telegraph : That elusive Grade I factor Just two per cent of listed buildings are Grade I. Caroline McGhie ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Start / T / The Sunday Telegraph / May 12, 2002 / That elusive Grade I factor Just two per cent of listed buildings are Grade I. Caroline McGhie explains why Combe Hay, for sale at pounds 6m, is one o
At the top of the heap are the Grade I listed houses, cherished as collectors' items and protected for future generations.
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 virtual cumbria by bnm-interactive: accommodation: western lake district: moresby hall
Even though this is one of the oldest residences in Cumbria (16th century) Jane and David Saxon knew the ambience was perfect when they decided to open their home in 2001, welcoming guests who might be travelling to Whitehaven on business or for tourism.
Moresby Hall has an ETC grading of 4 diamonds and a coveted Silver Award.
Whitehaven is a historic harbour town with over 250 listed buildings and a charming marina.
virtualcumbria.net /accommodation/westlakes/moresby_hall_1_p.htm   (284 words)

  
 Albert Dock, Liverpool - Business - Tourist Attractions - Beatles Story - Tate Gallery - Martime Museum
The transformation of this famous landmark is a tribute to the expertise of the Albert Dock Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Arrowcroft Holdings Ltd., in association with Merseyside Development Corporation.
In fact, the Albert Dock is now the largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings in the UK and has collected many prestigious national and international awards.
Listing of residential property that is available for sale.
www.albertdock.com   (242 words)

  
 Attractions in Brighton Sussex England
The original West Pier is a Grade I listed structure that has been closed to the public since 1975 following a huge storm, but is now undergoing major restoration under the care of the West Pier Trust to bring it back to its former glory.
The cooking is modern European and changes on a regular basis but you can expect to find culinary wonders such as roast venison, served with Savoy cabbage and oh so creamy potato gratin and desserts include a decadent hot chocolate fondant.
Loch Fyne is a modern fish restaurant housed in a beautiful grade II listed building complete with a stunning glass domed roof and a charming mermaid mosaic.
uktraveller.com /hotel/brighton/info/index.htm   (1205 words)

  
 Stone restoration, repair, heritage grade I grade II listed buildings uk
Stone Essentials specialise in heritage restoration of Grade I or Grade II (grade 1 or grade 2) listed buildings) where the most exacting standards are required to preserve the original materials.
We are highly skilled in the traditional stonemasonry techniques of genuine stone repair or replacement required by English Heritage grant aided projects.
This is particularly important with the renovation of period or listed buildings, which require maximum retention of original character.
www.stone-essentials.co.uk /Html/Restoration.htm   (642 words)

  
 Whitcombe Farm Cottage, Whitcombe, nr. Dorchester, Dorset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Although the medieval village was abandoned during the plague, the Grade I listed, 12th century church remains and there are later 17th and 18th century dwellings including a Manor House and a huge, impressive Tithe Barn.
The inland coast path, which links with the South West coast path is also a short drive away.
Whitcombe Farm Cottage has been refurbished to high specifications; being Grade II listed it combines character and charm with really good facilities making it very suitable family accommodation.
www.hideaways.co.uk /property.cfm/H336   (271 words)

  
 The Sunday Telegraph : House and Home: Coleridge lived there - but could you? A beautiful building, historic and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The many Grade I-listed properties now on the market are tempting; but beware the pitfall
Buildings are listed by English Heritage because of their age,
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 Brighton : Brighton and Hove
All that now remains of the building is the original cast iron frame.
The West Pier is the only Grade I listed pier in the UK.
Plans to renovate the pier have been opposed by some local residents who claim that the proposed new onshore structures - which the renovators need, to pay for the work on the pier - would obstruct their view of the sea.
www.termsdefined.net /br/brighton-and-hove.html   (984 words)

  
 St Judes's Home Page
Saint Jude's is the parish church of the world-renowned model community of Hampstead Garden Suburb and a Christian community worshipping in the Anglican/Episcopal tradition.
This magnificent Grade I Listed building is generally considered to be Lutyens' finest church.
It is one of only two 20th Century churches to feature in Simon Jenkins' recent and highly acclaimed book, "England's Thousand Best Churches".
www.stjudes.org.uk   (178 words)

  
 BBC - Shropshire - History - Restoration: Whittington Castle
Among the 41 buildings in Shropshire considered at risk, nine are grade I listed.
According to English Heritage, 114 buildings across the UK were saved in 2002/3, including grade I listed Shrewsbury Market Hall and Dorter House in Bridgnorth.
Although some emergency work has been completed, English Heritage still classify the grade I listed structure as being in 'poor' condition.
www.bbc.co.uk /shropshire/history/2003/08/restoration_4.shtml   (1541 words)

  
 Brighton's Grade I Listed West Pier Goes Up In Flames... Again - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, ...
Brighton's West Pier was in flames today, Monday May 12, for the third time in two months, after burning embers from a fire on Sunday were reignited by strong winds.
Firefighters were called to the Grade I listed structure in the early hours of Sunday morning after reports of flames in the partially-collapsed concert hall.
Although the blaze was brought under control, by Monday afternoon they were back at the scene as 'hotspots', left to smoulder, roared back into life.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /nwh_txo_en/ART16706.html   (792 words)

  
 Where to find Listed Building Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The records of all listed buildings within England and Wales are held centrally by the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).
The National Monuments Record Centre also holds records of all the listed buildings within England and Wales.
The Images of England project makes limited listed building information available with some photographic information of the nations listed buildings.
www.newcastle.gov.uk /hes.nsf/a/herwherelb   (224 words)

  
 Brighton West Pier Trust
Brighton's West Pier, opened in 1866, is England's finest seaside pier and the first one to be Grade I listed.
Although closed since 1975 and ravaged by the elements, it has survived as a magical and enduring part of seaside England and an essential feature of the Brighton seafront.
October 2005 - Latest News - Board and AGM Meetings and latest newsletter to members.
www.westpier.co.uk   (64 words)

  
 Scole Inn, Diss, Norfolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Scole Inn is a former coaching inn and grade I listed building with strong period features, Superb, adventurous cuisine, varied wine list and a good selection of cask ales.
This Grade I listed building boasts some very interesting and historic features.
If the weather is inclement, warm your hands in front of one of the largest fireplaces in East Anglia.
www.hotelsagogo.co.uk /uk/norfolk/diss/124564.shtml   (150 words)

  
 THE PARK: Moggerhanger House Preservation Trust   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The house is currently undergoing a £6m renovation project which will restore it in keeping with the 1790 - 1812 plans of Sir John Soane.
The 33 acres of grounds are to be restored with reference to the scheme of Humphry Repton (as described in his Red Book of 1792), and the estate is listed in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Grade II.
Moggerhanger Park is now open to the public; full details of all forthcoming events on site can be found here.
www.mhpt.co.uk   (180 words)

  
 East Lambrook Manor Gardens (Somerset) - © Gardens-Guide.com - OPEN GARDENS UK & Ireland - Features, ...
The Margery Fish Garden at East Lambrook Manor is a magnet for garden lovers all over the world, particularly those who want to wander its crooked stone paths through the cottage style design with its profusion of colour and scent.
This Grade I listed garden is overflowing with plants, many of which were saved from virtual extinction.
Fish was one of the most admired gardeners and garden writers of her day and since her death, her reputation as one of Britain's leading and most innovative gardeners has increased steadily as her work and books have become more widely known.
www.gardens-guide.com /gardenpages/_0216.htm   (357 words)

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