Grade II* listed · Buckinghamshire

Medmenham Abbey, Abbey House and Wall with Arch to Forecourt

Medmenham Abbey, Abbey House and Wall with Arch to Forecourt is a Grade II* listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 21 June 1955. It is one of 297 Grade II* entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 12% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMedmenham Abbey, Abbey House and Wall with Arch to Forecourt
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1310928
Date first listed21 June 1955
Local planning authorityBuckinghamshire
Location51.54757, -0.83784 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1310928

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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 Medmenham Abbey, Abbey House and Wall with Arch to Forecourt

NameGradeDistance
Gate Piers and Gates 25 Metres North East of Medmenham AbbeyII33 m
Abbot'S Place Herons CottageII59 m
Gate Piers and Gates at West Entrance to Medmenham AbbeyII117 m
Olmeda the Gate CottageII120 m
Abbey CottagesII167 m
Picketts Cottage Weybrook Cottage Yew Tree CottageII352 m
DuffieldsII405 m
Lindum SouthlandsII415 m
Ferry Lane CottagesII454 m
The Old VicarageII547 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Medmenham Abbey, Abbey House and Wall with Arch to Forecourt listed?
Yes. Medmenham Abbey, Abbey House and Wall with Arch to Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1310928, first listed on 21 June 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Medmenham Abbey, Abbey House and Wall with Arch to Forecourt?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Buckinghamshire, 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.