Grade II* listed · Horsham

Dining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S Hospital

Dining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S Hospital is a Grade II* listed building in Horsham, first listed on 22 September 1959. It is one of 64 Grade II* entries among 1,763 listed buildings in Horsham; 20% of Horsham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S Hospital
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1027034
Date first listed22 September 1959
Local planning authorityHorsham
Location51.04306, -0.36363 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1027034

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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 Dining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S Hospital

NameGradeDistance
Arts Centre and Music School at Christs HospitalII*105 m
Lanaways BarnII551 m
Former Barn at Christs HospitalII553 m
Lanaways Farmhouse, Christ'S HospitalII554 m
Sluetts, Christ'S HospitalII646 m
Bodimans, Christ'S HospitalII780 m
East Lodge and gateway, Christ's Hospital SchoolII807 m
Old Lodge to North East of Chirst'S HospitalII834 m
Barn to North West of Sayers Farmhouse, Christ'S HospitalII859 m
Sayers Farmhouse, Christ'S HospitalII876 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S Hospital listed?
Yes. Dining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1027034, first listed on 22 September 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dining Hall and Water Tower to North, School to South, Collannaded Wings to East and West (Chapel in West Wing) Forming a Quadrangle, and 8 H Shaped Blocks (4 on Each Side of Dining Hall) at Christ'S Hospital?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Horsham, 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.