Grade I listed · Greenwich

Great Hall of Eltham Palace

Great Hall of Eltham Palace is a Grade I listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 12% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGreat Hall of Eltham Palace
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1079041
Date first listed8 June 1973
Local planning authorityGreenwich
Location51.44697, 0.04795 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1079041

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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 Great Hall of Eltham Palace

NameGradeDistance
Remains of South Bridge Across Eltham Palace MoatI48 m
Eltham Court (Eltham Palace)II*52 m
Walls of Inner Courtyard to Eltham Palace, with Chambers AdjoiningI73 m
North Bridge Across Eltham Palace MoatI80 m
Piece of Wall to East of North End of North Bridge Over Eltham Palace MoatII106 m
Old Brick Wall Between Gardens in Front of Numbers 34 and 36 and Along Road Frontage of These HousesII*124 m
34, 36 and 38, Court Yard Se9II*135 m
Walls Surrounding Garden of the Gate HouseII*140 m
32 and 32a, Court Yard Se9II*145 m
Walls to North of Front Garden of Bramber House and Along Road FrontII*171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Hall of Eltham Palace listed?
Yes. Great Hall of Eltham Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1079041, 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 Great Hall of Eltham Palace?
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.