Grade II listed · Buckinghamshire

Medmenham Gates, with Attached Gates and Gate Piers

Medmenham Gates, with Attached Gates and Gate Piers is a Grade II listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 16 August 1983. It is one of 5,438 Grade II entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 47% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMedmenham Gates, with Attached Gates and Gate Piers
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1159807
Date first listed16 August 1983
Local planning authorityBuckinghamshire
Location51.55199, -0.82870 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1159807

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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.

Listed buildings near Medmenham Gates, with Attached Gates and Gate Piers

NameGradeDistance
West Lodge to Danesfield HouseII101 m
Walls and Gate Piers to West of West LodgeII109 m
Retaining Walls, Steps and Balustrades to Garden Terraces Immediately South of Danesfield HouseII298 m
Fountain 35 Metres to South of Danesfield HouseII304 m
Danesfield HouseII*329 m
Kingfisher LodgeII409 m
Danesfield Bridge (Over A4155 Road)II620 m
Garden Wall 85 Metres to West of Service Wing at WittingtonII644 m
Pair of Gate Piers Circa 3 Metres to South of Coach House at WittingtonII714 m
Coach House at WittingtonII717 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Medmenham Gates, with Attached Gates and Gate Piers listed?
Yes. Medmenham Gates, with Attached Gates and Gate Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1159807, first listed on 16 August 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Medmenham Gates, with Attached Gates and Gate Piers?
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.