Listed buildings in Little Barford

Little Barford is a civil parish in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. It contains 10 listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England. Of these, none are listed at Grade I, the highest of the three grades, one is listed at Grade II*, the middle grade and, the others are at Grade II, the lowest grade.

Key

Grade Criteria[1]
I Buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important
II* Particularly important buildings of more than special interest
II Buildings of national importance and special interest

Buildings

Name and location Photograph Date Notes Grade
Timber-framed Barn at Lower Farm
52°11′56″N 0°16′25″W / 52.19888°N 0.27364°W / 52.19888; -0.27364 (Timber-framed Barn at Lower Farm)
17th century 17th century barn of timber framing on a brick and concrete plinth, with a weatherboarded exterior. A corrugated iron sheet roof now replaces the original thatch, and there is a mid-20th century building adjoining the south gable end. Much of the original framing remains in the interior, with some having been replaced with 20th century machine-sawn timber.[2] II
Lower Farmhouse
52°11′53″N 0°16′26″W / 52.19818°N 0.27382°W / 52.19818; -0.27382 (Lower Farmhouse)
17th century The farmhouse is of an irregular two storey plan, with an earlier block to the northeast and a 19th century additional block to the southwest. It is built from red brick with an old clay tile roof, and there is a single storey outhose projecting from the east gable end of the older block.[3] II
1-4 The Bungalows
52°11′51″N 0°16′28″W / 52.19737°N 0.27433°W / 52.19737; -0.27433 (1-4 The Bungalows)
18th century A row of 18th century cottages, consistin of roughcast over a timber frame, with brick casing to the south gable end, underneath a half hipped thatched roof. They are all one storey in nature, and number one is detached from the other three dwellings. There are various single storey 20th century additions to the rear.[4] II
Parish Church of Saint Denys
52°11′54″N 0°16′43″W / 52.19824°N 0.27856°W / 52.19824; -0.27856 (Parish Church of Saint Denys)
Medieval The parish church is of Norman origin, with 14th, 15th, and 19th century additions and alterations. It is constructed of brown cobbles with ashlar dressings, with a mix of 20th century tile, and slate roofs. The tower was built in the 15th century and has three stages with an embattled parapet. Inside, there is 13th century octagonal font and 19th century roofs and pews.[5] II*
Little Barford School
52°11′55″N 0°16′22″W / 52.19872°N 0.27268°W / 52.19872; -0.27268 (Little Barford School)
1872 Formerly a school, the building now lays vacant; it is constructed from gault brick with red sandstone dressings and a clay tile roof. The building consists of a one storey L-plan layout, of a rectangular plan schoolroom with an additional porch to the north elevation. [6] II
The Manor House and Outbuildings, Game Larder and Ha-Ha, Little Barford
52°11′49″N 0°16′34″W / 52.19706°N 0.27601°W / 52.19706; -0.27601 (The Manor House and Outbuildings, Game Larder and Ha-Ha, Little Barford)
Early 19th century The manor is probably of late 18th century in origin, however it was extensively remodelled in circa 1870, and served as a rectory until just before this time. The main house consists of two storeys of mainly gault brick with stone dressings, and a roof of plain tiles covering; there is some red brick, and some Welsh slate present however. The game larder is situated a few metres east of the kitchen and pantry, it is a small single storey rectangular structure of ventilated timber walls, gault brick laid in Flemish bond. and a hipped Welsh slate roof. The ha-ha is of part uncoursed rubble sandstone and ironstone, part gault brick laid in monk bond construction and runs from the church path at the northwest of the house, arcing around to the former carriage drive in the southeast[7] II
The Coach House and Stables at Little Barford
52°11′51″N 0°16′31″W / 52.19754°N 0.27532°W / 52.19754; -0.27532 (The Coach House and Stables at Little Barford)
c1870 A combined coach house and stables, with groom's accommodation situated above, laid out in a two storey U-plan around a central yard.. They are of gault brick with red brick details, and a pitched roof of plain tiles. Inside, the four original horse stalls and doors are retained.[8] II
The Motor House at Little Barford
52°11′52″N 0°16′30″W / 52.19783°N 0.27494°W / 52.19783; -0.27494 (The Motor House at Little Barford)
1910–1924 The building served at a motor house for the manor, with space intended for washing, inspecting, and maintaining cars. It is of gault brick laid in monk bond, with an oak forecourt and roof covered in corrugated metal sheets.[9] II
Little Barford War Memorial
52°11′54″N 0°16′41″W / 52.19821°N 0.27818°W / 52.19821; -0.27818 (Little Barford War Memorial)
1920s The memorial was constructed to commemorate the seven men from the village who died in World War One, and is sited in the northeast corner of the parish churchyard. It consists of cross fleury with a central roundel and raised decorative bands on both faces. This is mounted on top of a short tapering shaft rising from a two-tier square plinth.[10] II
Cross Socket Base in the Churchyard of St Denys, Little Barford
52°11′54″N 0°16′41″W / 52.19826°N 0.27810°W / 52.19826; -0.27810 (Cross Socket Base in the Churchyard of St Denys, Little Barford)
Medieval An octagonal, roughly dressed limestone base of a former medieval standing cross that is found in the northeast corner of the parish churchyard.[11] II

References

  1. ^ "Listed buildings: How are listed buildings graded?". Historic England.
  2. ^ "Listed Building 1114889 - Timber-framed Barn at Lower Farm". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Listed Building 1114890 - Lower Farmhouse". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Listed Building 1114891 - 1-4 The Bungalows". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Listed Building 1114892 - Parish Church of Saint Denys". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Listed Building 1483851 - Little Barford School". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  7. ^ "Listed Building 1484004 - The Manor House and Outbuildings, Game Larder and Ha-Ha, Little Barford". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Listed Building 1484503 - The Coach House and Stables at Little Barford". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  9. ^ "Listed Building 1484504 - The Motor House at Little Barford". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  10. ^ "Listed Building 1484690 - Little Barford War Memorial". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Listed Building 1484694 - Cross Socket Base in the Churchyard of St Denys, Little Barford". Historic England. Retrieved 16 July 2025.