Grade II* listed · Milton Keynes

Gilpin House Orchard Side Cowper and Newton Museum

Gilpin House Orchard Side Cowper and Newton Museum is a Grade II* listed building in Milton Keynes, first listed on 3 March 1952. It is one of 59 Grade II* entries among 1,109 listed buildings in Milton Keynes; 1% of Milton Keynes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGilpin House Orchard Side Cowper and Newton Museum
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1125295
Date first listed3 March 1952
Local planning authorityMilton Keynes
Location52.15258, -0.70092 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1125295

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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 Gilpin House Orchard Side Cowper and Newton Museum

NameGradeDistance
31, Market PlaceII11 m
27, Market PlaceII12 m
32, Market PlaceII19 m
24 and 25, Market PlaceII26 m
26, Market PlaceII28 m
23, Market PlaceII29 m
22, Market PlaceII36 m
The Old BankchambersII46 m
19, Market PlaceII61 m
Post OfficeII64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilpin House Orchard Side Cowper and Newton Museum listed?
Yes. Gilpin House Orchard Side Cowper and Newton Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1125295, first listed on 3 March 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gilpin House Orchard Side Cowper and Newton Museum?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Milton Keynes, 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.