listed building
Historically protected property
A listed building is a structure officially recognized as having special historical or architectural significance, protected by law from demolition or unauthorized alteration.
The term is primarily British, referring to buildings placed on a statutory list maintained by heritage authorities.
Owners must obtain special permission before making changes: The council rejected plans to add a modern extension to the listed building.
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- heritage siteProtected location of significance
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- historicOf lasting significance
- protectedKept from harm
Victorian · Georgian · facade · restoration · conservation · grade · landmark · country house · architecture · medieval · stonework · plaque · National Trust · renovation · original character · period · manor · townhouse
listed buildingcondemned building
Structure declared unsafe for use
demolition site · teardown · slum clearance · eyesore · temporary structure
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