Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Leighton House

Leighton House is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 31 March 1978. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 38% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLeighton House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1181392
Date first listed31 March 1978
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.25240, -2.19132 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1181392

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Leighton House

NameGradeDistance
Gatepiers and Side Gates to Leighton HouseII189 m
Stable Block to Leighton HouseII198 m
Cradlebridge HouseII208 m
The Bell InnII217 m
98 and 100, Leigh RoadII218 m
90, Leigh RoadII224 m
21 and 23, Warminster RoadII228 m
72, Leigh RoadII279 m
70, Leigh RoadII284 m
68, Leigh RoadII292 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leighton House listed?
Yes. Leighton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1181392, first listed on 31 March 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Leighton House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.