Historic Structure

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, CONTAINING SIXTEENTH CENTURY UNDERCROFT AND HISTORIC ROOMS NUMBERS 13, 24, 25, 27 AND 79

Grade I

A structure of special architectural or historic interest.

This historic structure 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 56 years.

Heritage Expansion

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

Building Type

Historic Structure

Listed Since

14 January 1970

List Entry

1278223

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%)