Grade II* listed · Rugby

Tennis Court at Combe Abbey

Tennis Court at Combe Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Rugby, first listed on 24 July 1992. It is one of 44 Grade II* entries among 510 listed buildings in Rugby; 86% of Rugby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tennis Court at Combe Abbey
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1233658
Date first listed	24 July 1992
Local planning authority	Rugby
Location	52.41482, -1.40772 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1233658

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Tennis Court at Combe Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
Combe Abbey and Bridge Over Moat Attached to South	I	41 m
Combe Abbey, Stableblock Approximately 40 Metres North East of Abbey	II	54 m
Combe Abbey, 2 Cottages and Outbuilding Approximately 30 Metres from North Frony	II	62 m
Garden Wall to South and West of Stableblock, Combe Abbey	II	73 m
Combe Abbey, Garden Wall Extending from 40 Metres North West of Front to Garden Steps	II	105 m
Kitchen Garden and Associated Bothies and Gardeners Cottage 130 Metres North East of Combe Abbey	II	181 m
Combe Abbey, East Gatepier Approximately a Quarter of a Mile South	II	742 m
Combe Abbey, West Gatepier Approximately a Quarter of a Mile South	II	743 m
Boat House on South Side of the Pool, Combe Abbey	II	1.1 km
West Lodge	II*	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Tennis Court at Combe Abbey listed?

Yes. Tennis Court at Combe Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1233658, first listed on 24 July 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tennis Court at Combe Abbey?

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