Grade II listed · Wokingham

Markham House and Front Railings

Markham House and Front Railings is a Grade II listed building in Wokingham, first listed on 12 November 1951. It is one of 603 Grade II entries among 652 listed buildings in Wokingham; 0% of Wokingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMarkham House and Front Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1118043
Date first listed12 November 1951
Local planning authorityWokingham
Location51.41096, -0.83544 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1118043

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wokingham will require for your works on Markham House and Front Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Markham House and Front Railings listed?
Yes. Markham House and Front Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1118043, first listed on 12 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Markham House and Front Railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wokingham, 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.