Grade II listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Carthorse Stable at Rumshed Farm

Carthorse Stable at Rumshed Farm is a Grade II listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 19 February 1990. It is one of 1,203 Grade II entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 76% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Carthorse Stable at Rumshed Farm
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1070381
Date first listed	19 February 1990
Local planning authority	Tonbridge and Malling
Location	51.24411, 0.22100 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1070381

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Carthorse Stable at Rumshed Farm

Name	Grade	Distance
Cattle Shed and Pig Sties Immediately South East of the Threshing Barn at Rumshed Farm	II	16 m
Nizels Cottage	II*	1.4 km
Nizels Hoath	II	1.4 km
The Lodge, Nizels	II	1.5 km
Gate Piers, Gate and Flanking Walls to the Drive to Nizels House	II	1.5 km
The Cottage	II	1.6 km
Great Hollanden House	II	1.6 km
Gatepiers, Gates, Garden Walls and Pool North West and West of Nizels House	II	1.6 km
Nizels House	II	1.6 km
Walls and Steps to the Buddha Garden Immediately East of Nizel'S House	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Carthorse Stable at Rumshed Farm listed?

Yes. Carthorse Stable at Rumshed Farm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1070381, first listed on 19 February 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Carthorse Stable at Rumshed Farm?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tonbridge and Malling, 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.