There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.Ĭategory A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and WalesĬategory B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.Ĭategory C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II. In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations. Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest. Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest. Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important. In England and Wales there are three main listing designations Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings. Design Matter is a product design research group, based at Nottingham Trent University, that undertake product design projects for commercial clients in a wide range of industries including medical, capital equipment, transport, point of sale, homewares, apparel and telecommunications. Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. The re-development of the 1877 Arkwright and 1950 Newton buildings for Nottingham Trent University has created a vibrant new social heart to the city centre.
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