Chilham Castle
Chilham Castle 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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Chilham Castle |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1071304 |
| Date first listed | 13 October 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Ashford |
| Location | 51.24303, 0.95987 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1071304 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Chilham Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Chilham Castle
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sundial 20 Yards South West of Chilham Castle | II | 45 m |
| Terraces to South of Chilham Castle | II | 47 m |
| Chilham Castle Keep and Donkey Wheel | I | 54 m |
| Ha Ha to South of Chilham Castle | II | 97 m |
| Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle | II | 143 m |
| Boundary Wall of Chilham Castle from Gatehouse North 50 Yards to Well Cottage | II | 143 m |
| Well Cottage | II | 146 m |
| Thompsons House | II | 154 m |
| Vergers Lodge | II | 158 m |
| Fern Cottage | II | 162 m |