Fortification

COUPLAND CASTLE

Grade I

A historic defensive structure or fortification.

This fortification 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 75 years.

Post-War Conservation

Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.

Building Type

Fortification

Listed Since

21 September 1951

List Entry

1042343

Nearby Development Sites

No brownfield sites within 2km

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%)