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Photographing the UK's listed buildings

England

Buildings that have been listed by English Heritage as grade I or grade II*

Grade I

Buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important. (Approximately 2.5% of the total)

Grade II*

Particularly important buildings of more than special interest. (Approximately 5.5% of the total)

Ref: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/caring/listing/listed-buildings/

Scotland

Buildings that have been listed by Historic Scotland as category A.

Category A

Buildings of national or international importance, either architectural or historic, or fine little-altered examples of some particular period, style or building type. (Approximately 8% of the total).

Ref: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/heritage/historicandlistedbuildings/listing.htm

Wales

Buildings that have been listed by Cadw as grade I or grade II*

Grade I

Buildings of exceptional interest. (Approximately 2% of the total)

Grade II*

Particularly important buildings

Ref: http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/historicenvironment/protection/buildconservation/?lang=en

Northern Ireland

Buildings that have been listed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency as grade A or grade B+

Grade A

Buildings of greatest importance to Northern Ireland including both outstanding architectural set-pieces and the least altered examples of each representative style, period and grouping.

Grade B+

Buildings which might have merited grade A status but for detracting features such as an incomplete design, lower quality additions or alterations. Also included are buildings that, because of exceptional features, interiors or environmental qualities are clearly above the general standard set by grade B buildings.

Ref: http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/criteria_for_listing_review.pdf