Grade II* listed · Buckinghamshire

Wittington

Wittington is a Grade II* listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 24 November 1976. It is one of 297 Grade II* entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 37% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wittington
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1125557
Date first listed	24 November 1976
Local planning authority	Buckinghamshire
Location	51.55265, -0.81732 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1125557

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Buckinghamshire will require for your works on Wittington, 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 Wittington

Name	Grade	Distance
Coach House at Wittington	II	77 m
Pair of Gate Piers Circa 3 Metres to South of Coach House at Wittington	II	77 m
Wittington Winch	II	151 m
Garden Wall 85 Metres to West of Service Wing at Wittington	II	154 m
Boat House 170 Metres to South East of Wittington	II	187 m
Statue of Sir Robert Clayton on Terrace Circa 220 Metres to West of Harleyford Manor	II	366 m
Urn 200 Metres to South West of Harleyford Manor	II	382 m
Kingfisher Lodge	II	426 m
Wittington Cottages	II	461 m
Danesfield House	II*	464 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wittington listed?

Yes. Wittington is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1125557, first listed on 24 November 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wittington?

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