Grade II* listed · Dover

Wingham Court and Garden Wall

Wingham Court and Garden Wall is a Grade II* listed building in Dover, first listed on 13 October 1952. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 9% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wingham Court and Garden Wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1203692
Date first listed	13 October 1952
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.27174, 1.21252 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203692

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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 Wingham Court and Garden Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables Adjoining Wingham Court	II	39 m
Chest tomb to Elgar family about 25 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	52 m
Chest tomb about 15 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	56 m
Row of three headstones 4 to 7 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	57 m
Pair of headstones about 15 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	58 m
Delbridge House	II*	63 m
Row of eight headstones 1 to 15 metres south east of Church of St Mary	II	68 m
Canon Cottage the Old Canonry	I	69 m
Pair of headstones 1 and 2 metres south of Church of St Mary	II	69 m
Wingham House	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wingham Court and Garden Wall listed?

Yes. Wingham Court and Garden Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1203692, first listed on 13 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wingham Court and Garden Wall?

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