Grade II listed · Canterbury

Arch in Grounds of Tower House to North East of the House

Arch in Grounds of Tower House to North East of the House is a Grade II listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 3 May 1967. It is one of 1,740 Grade II entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 19% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameArch in Grounds of Tower House to North East of the House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1241662
Date first listed3 May 1967
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.28113, 1.07499 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1241662

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 Arch in Grounds of Tower House to North East of the House

NameGradeDistance
Pier of Bridge in Grounds of Tower House Situated Behind ArchII3 m
Piers of Bridge in Grounds of No 1II12 m
1, Westgate GroveII16 m
14, Westgate GroveII30 m
Tower HouseII31 m
12, Westgate GroveII36 m
Stour CottageII38 m
Tavern CottageII41 m
4, WESTGATE GROVE (See details for further address information)II46 m
Arch in Grounds of Tower House to the North West of the HouseII48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Arch in Grounds of Tower House to North East of the House listed?
Yes. Arch in Grounds of Tower House to North East of the House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1241662, first listed on 3 May 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Arch in Grounds of Tower House to North East of the House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.