Grade II* listed · Windsor and Maidenhead

The Cloisters

The Cloisters is a Grade II* listed building in Windsor and Maidenhead, first listed on 23 March 1955. It is one of 71 Grade II* entries among 956 listed buildings in Windsor and Maidenhead; 8% of Windsor and Maidenhead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Cloisters
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1117523
Date first listed	23 March 1955
Local planning authority	Windsor and Maidenhead
Location	51.54960, -0.81014 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1117523

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Windsor and Maidenhead will require for your works on The Cloisters, 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 Cloisters

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	II*	14 m
The Refectory	II*	21 m
Garden Walls and Piers in the Garden of the Refectory, Adjoining on the East Gable	II	24 m
2 Micklem Monuments in Churchyd of Church of St. Mary, About 7 Metres South of East End of Nave	II	28 m
2 Benwell Monuments in Churchyard of Church of St. Mary, About 6 Metres South of West End of Nave	II	30 m
Thomson Tomb in the Churchyard of Church of St. Mary, About 8 Metres South of West End of Nave	II	33 m
The Gate House and archway	II*	36 m
Group of 9 Pitt Family Monuments in the Churchyard of Church of St. Mary, About 5 Metres South of West End of Nave	II	38 m
Group of 12 Pitt and Benwell Monuments in Churchyard of Church of St. Mary, About 5 Metres South of West End of Nave	II	39 m
2 Monuments in Churchyard of Church of St. Mary, About 20 Metres South of East End of Nave	II	40 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cloisters listed?

Yes. The Cloisters is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1117523, first listed on 23 March 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Cloisters?

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