Ruins of Barbicans and Dam at Leeds Castle
Ruins of Barbicans and Dam at Leeds Castle is a Grade I listed building in Maidstone, first listed on 18 December 1985. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 2,018 listed buildings in Maidstone; 60% of Maidstone’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ruins of Barbicans and Dam at Leeds Castle |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1060933 |
| Date first listed | 18 December 1985 |
| Local planning authority | Maidstone |
| Location | 51.24837, 0.62852 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1060933 |
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What the grade means for works
Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.
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 Ruins of Barbicans and Dam at Leeds Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Castle | I | 154 m |
| Weir Cottage (At Tq 831 536 in the Grounds of Leeds Castle) | II | 617 m |
| The Park Gate Inn | II | 620 m |
| Gatehouse and Gate Pier to South Side of Entrance to Leeds Castle Grounds | II | 623 m |
| Gatehouse and Gate Pier to North Side of Entrance to Leeds Castle Grounds | II | 623 m |
| Sandhurst | II | 666 m |
| Battel Hall Cottages | II | 755 m |
| Barrack Cottages | II | 764 m |
| Oast Circa 13 Yards South East of Battel Hall | II | 770 m |
| Vine Cottage | II | 777 m |