Entertainment Venue

ABBAS HALL

Grade I

A historic venue for public entertainment or gatherings.

This entertainment venue is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 55 years.

Heritage Expansion

Listed during an era when the criteria for protection expanded to include more vernacular and industrial heritage.

Building Type

Entertainment Venue

Listed Since

16 April 1971

List Entry

1180619

What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)