Grade II* listed · Camden

The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse

The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Camden, first listed on 14 December 1978. It is one of 153 Grade II* entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 68% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1113199
Date first listed	14 December 1978
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.56519, -0.18259 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1113199

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse, 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 The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
The Hill Garden Bridge	II*	9 m
The Hill Garden Cruciform Pergola	II*	32 m
The Hill Garden Western Pergola	II*	41 m
Formal Pond Surround, Fountain and Pedestals in Inverforth House Garden	II	51 m
Garden Terrace Steps at Inverforth House	II	70 m
The Hill Garden Western Summerhouse	II*	82 m
The Hill Garden Southern Pergola and Terrace	II*	93 m
The Hill Garden Southern Summerhouse	II*	118 m
Inverforth House	II	119 m
Archway to Former Pitt House Garden in Woodland Approximately 5 Metres East of Road	II	143 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse listed?

Yes. The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1113199, first listed on 14 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Hill Garden Central Temple Summerhouse?

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