Grade II* listed · Chichester

Carne'S Seat to the North of Goodwood House

Carne'S Seat to the North of Goodwood House is a Grade II* listed building in Chichester, first listed on 5 June 1958. It is one of 124 Grade II* entries among 3,336 listed buildings in Chichester; 12% of Chichester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCarne'S Seat to the North of Goodwood House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1026090
Date first listed5 June 1958
Local planning authorityChichester
Location50.87869, -0.73830 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1026090

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Carne'S Seat to the North of Goodwood House

NameGradeDistance
Wall with Gates and Gate-Piers Together with Ha-Ha and Steps Enclosing Carnes Seat and the Shell House and the PrivyII34 m
The Shell Grotto to the North West of Carne'S SeatI48 m
The PrivyII56 m
The PheasantryII160 m
Statue of Lioness to North-North-West of the Orangery at Goodwood HouseII388 m
''The Ruined Abbey'' at the Dell to North of Goodwood House with Attached Tunnel System Including Underground Chamber to North-East and Northern and Southern Tunnel EntrancesII468 m
Shell Grotto at the Dell to North of Goodwood HouseII488 m
Double Cell at the Dell to North of Goodwood HouseII542 m
''The Hermitage'' at the Dell to North of Goodwood HouseII542 m
The Orangery at Goodwood House to the North of the HouseII559 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Carne'S Seat to the North of Goodwood House listed?
Yes. Carne'S Seat to the North of Goodwood House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1026090, first listed on 5 June 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Carne'S Seat to the North of Goodwood House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chichester, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.