Grade II* listed · Cotswold

The Manor House/Dowdeswell Place

The Manor House/Dowdeswell Place is a Grade II* listed building in Cotswold, first listed on 23 January 1952. It is one of 221 Grade II* entries among 4,999 listed buildings in Cotswold; 2% of Cotswold’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Manor House/Dowdeswell Place
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1089365
Date first listed23 January 1952
Local planning authorityCotswold
Location51.87110, -1.99386 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1089365

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cotswold will require for your works on The Manor House/Dowdeswell Place, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Manor House/Dowdeswell Place listed?
Yes. The Manor House/Dowdeswell Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1089365, first listed on 23 January 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Manor House/Dowdeswell Place?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cotswold, 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.