Grade II* listed · Greenwich

Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle

Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle is a Grade II* listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 12% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1078944
Date first listed	8 June 1973
Local planning authority	Greenwich
Location	51.48005, 0.00476 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078944

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Greenwich will require for your works on Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Vanbrugh Castle	I	38 m
111 and 115, Maze Hill Se10	II	88 m
Goldsmiths College Hall	II	123 m
Mausoleum of Greenwich Hospital in Grounds of Number 40	II	209 m
53 and 55, Maze Hill Se10	II	223 m
Conduit Head at One Tree Hill, Greenwich Park	II	232 m
47 and 49, Maze Hill Se10	II*	240 m
32-40, Maze Hill Se10	II	257 m
1-12, Park Vista Se10	II	364 m
Boundary Wall Along South Side	II	398 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle listed?

Yes. Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1078944, first listed on 8 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Outer Courtyard Walls to West and South of Vanbrugh Castle?

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