Grade I listed · Horsham

Bramber Castle Ruins

Bramber Castle Ruins is a Grade I listed building in Horsham, first listed on 15 March 1955. It is one of 37 Grade I entries among 1,763 listed buildings in Horsham; 2% of Horsham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBramber Castle Ruins
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1286805
Date first listed15 March 1955
Local planning authorityHorsham
Location50.88319, -0.31570 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1286805

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Horsham will require for your works on Bramber Castle Ruins, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bramber Castle Ruins listed?
Yes. Bramber Castle Ruins is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1286805, first listed on 15 March 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bramber Castle Ruins?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Horsham, 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.