Grade II* listed · Greenwich

Eltham Court (Eltham Palace)

Eltham Court (Eltham Palace) is a Grade II* listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 6 July 1981. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 77% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEltham Court (Eltham Palace)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1212906
Date first listed6 July 1981
Local planning authorityGreenwich
Location51.44717, 0.04864 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1212906

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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 Eltham Court (Eltham Palace)

NameGradeDistance
North Bridge Across Eltham Palace MoatI40 m
Great Hall of Eltham PalaceI52 m
Walls of Inner Courtyard to Eltham Palace, with Chambers AdjoiningI56 m
Piece of Wall to East of North End of North Bridge Over Eltham Palace MoatII58 m
Old Brick Wall Between Gardens in Front of Numbers 34 and 36 and Along Road Frontage of These HousesII*83 m
Remains of South Bridge Across Eltham Palace MoatI88 m
Walls Surrounding Garden of the Gate HouseII*90 m
34, 36 and 38, Court Yard Se9II*97 m
32 and 32a, Court Yard Se9II*105 m
Walls to North of Front Garden of Bramber House and Along Road FrontII*123 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Eltham Court (Eltham Palace) listed?
Yes. Eltham Court (Eltham Palace) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1212906, first listed on 6 July 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Eltham Court (Eltham Palace)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Greenwich, 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.