Grade I listed · Ashford

Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways

Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 13 October 1952. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 8% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1071232
Date first listed	13 October 1952
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.22112, 0.95084 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1071232

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial in Swimming Pool Court, Godmersham Park	II	90 m
Statue of Neptune, Swimming Pool Court, Godmersham Park	II	99 m
Fountain in Yew Court, Godmersham Park	II	119 m
Godmersham Bridge	II	212 m
The Old Vicarage	II	262 m
Temple Cottage	II	313 m
Dovecot 15 Yards North of Temple Cottage	II	315 m
Garden Temple	II	329 m
Deer Park House	II	461 m
Game Larder/Barn 20 Yards North of Deer Park House	II	489 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways listed?

Yes. Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1071232, first listed on 13 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Godmersham Park, Courtyards, Walled Gardens and Gateways?

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