Grade II* listed · Ashford

Swinford Manor

Swinford Manor is a Grade II* listed building in Ashford, first listed on 10 October 1980. It is one of 130 Grade II* entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 56% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swinford Manor
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1115575
Date first listed	10 October 1980
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.15867, 0.82328 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1115575

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Swinford Manor, 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 Swinford Manor

Name	Grade	Distance
Remains of a Pound in the Grounds of Swinford Manor School	II	55 m
Worten Mill and Worten Millhouse	II	503 m
Kitchen Garden Wall and Gatepiers to Godinton	II	510 m
Oasthouse at Godinton	II	540 m
Gazebo at Godinton	II	587 m
Worten House	II	633 m
Dairy Cottage Shepherd'S Cottage Stable Cottage the Courtyard, Comprising Stable Cottage, Dairy Cottage, Garages and Shepherd'S Cottage	II	658 m
Oasthouse to South of Worten House	II	662 m
Weatherboarded Barn to South West of Worten House	II	697 m
Godinton	I	699 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swinford Manor listed?

Yes. Swinford Manor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1115575, first listed on 10 October 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swinford Manor?

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