Grade II* listed · Tunbridge Wells

Old Cryals

Old Cryals is a Grade II* listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 24 August 1990. It is one of 133 Grade II* entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 70% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Cryals
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1249521
Date first listed	24 August 1990
Local planning authority	Tunbridge Wells
Location	51.13820, 0.37335 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1249521

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tunbridge Wells will require for your works on Old Cryals, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Old Cryals

Name	Grade	Distance
South East Lychgate to the Chapel of Ease of St Luke	II	869 m
Storr Memorial About 20 Metres South East of the Chancel of the Chapel of Ease of St Luke	II	879 m
Matfield War Memorial	II	889 m
Row of 4 Sharp Chest Tombs Immediately South East of the Chancel of the Chapel of Ease of St Luke	II	893 m
Wilshin Memorial Immediately South of the Vestry of the Chapel of Ease of St Luke	II	895 m
Chapel of Ease of St Luke	II	910 m
North West Lychgate to the Chapel of Ease of St Luke	II	930 m
Hilltop Cottage	II	1.1 km
No. 3 Bourne Cottages	II	1.1 km
The Cottage	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Cryals listed?

Yes. Old Cryals is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1249521, first listed on 24 August 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Cryals?

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