The Dower House, Bayham Abbey
The Dower House, Bayham Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Wealden, first listed on 18 March 1977. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 2,255 listed buildings in Wealden; 26% of Wealden’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Dower House, Bayham Abbey |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1028367 |
| Date first listed | 18 March 1977 |
| Local planning authority | Wealden |
| Location | 51.10372, 0.35441 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1028367 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Wealden will require for your works on The Dower House, Bayham Abbey, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Dower House, Bayham Abbey
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ruins of Bayham Abbey | I | 97 m |
| Oast House, Wickhurst Farm | II | 1.5 km |
| Dairy and Cattle Byre, Wickhurst Farm | II | 1.6 km |
| Cartshed, Wickhurst Farm | II | 1.6 km |
| Main Barn, Wickhurst Farm | II | 1.6 km |
| Bartley Mill Oast House | II | 1.8 km |
| Bartley Mill Stables | II | 1.9 km |
| Bartley Mill | II | 1.9 km |
| Hunters Hall | II | 2.4 km |
| Bucklandhill Farmhouse | II | 2.5 km |